Lethbridge Special Olympic Athletes on day one of the Alberta Winter Games in Strathcona County. (Photo: Anny Chenard)

By Sarah Jones

Lethbridge Special Olympic athletes bring home eight medals at provincial games

Feb 28, 2023 | 2:52 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Over 30 Special Olympic athletes have returned home to Lethbridge following a successful trip to the Alberta Winter Games.

On Friday, February 24, 2023, the local team took the journey to Strathcona County to compete against athletes from across the province.

Lethbridge competitors ranged in age from 15 to 63 and took part in events like five-pin bowling, curling, figure skating, and floor hockey.

Lethbridge Special Olympic Athletes showing off their medals at the 2023 Alberta Winter Games. (Photo: Anny Chenard)

Overall, the Lethbridge team took home eight medals, three of which were gold.

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Medals for the individual Lethbridge athletes are:

• Gold for Figure Skating – Moriah
• Gold for Women’s 5-Pin Bowling – Rika
• Gold for Men’s 5-Pin Bowling – Kyle
• Silver for Men’s 5-Pin Bowling – Blaine
• Silver for Men’s 5-Pin Bowling – Steven

Medals for Lethbridge team sports:

• Silver for Curling
• Bronze for Team B: 5-Pin Bowling
• Bronze for Floor Hockey

2023 marked the first time that Lethbridge has had a floor hockey team at the Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games.

It was also the first time the Curling team has taken home a medal at provincials.

Lethbridge Special Olympic Athletes showing off their medals at the 2023 Alberta Winter Games. (Photo: Anny Chenard)

The Alberta Winter Games serve as qualifiers for national games and opportunities to be part of Team Alberta.

However, according to the Chair for the Lethbridge Special Olympics, Anny Chenard, local athletes won’t know for a few weeks if they will be moving on to the provincial team.

Team Alberta will play at the National Games in 2024, and those who are successful may also have the opportunity to be a part of Team Canada at the World Games.

Read more: Over 30 Lethbridge athletes to compete in Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games