(RICHMOND, KY)-June 6th and 7th, Marshall County Special Olympics competed in Track & Field at the annual SOKY Summer Games. Twelve athletes made the trip to Richmond, KY to compete in multiple events, including: 50m walk, 50m dash, 100m dash, 1,500m run, softball throw, shot put, and 4×100 relay. The event, held on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, was a success for the Marshals. Every athlete medaled in at least one event they competed in, with the majority of their medals being gold. The team’s hard work and dedication payed off and they are ready to do it all again next year.
Athletes: Elliot Bash, Akury Thompson, India Browne, Gio Hillman, Tyler Holt, Emerson Massey, Dylan Emerson, Jacob York, Xander Wolff, Alicia Thomas, Seth Stepter, Lakyn Noland.
Coaches: Hayden Hendley, Rashiki Deberry, April Bash, Russell Bash, Michele Thomas, David Wolff.