We are pleased to announce the continued success of one of our high performance athletes!
Julia Longo is currently representing TEAM CANADA in the prestigious 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, California! The Opening Ceremony took place on July 25th and the games will run until August 2nd! These games take place every two years, and this years competition features the following:
Participation from 165 Countries!
6,500 Special Olympic Athletes!
500,000 Spectators!
2,000 Coaches!
30,000 Volunteers!
Learn more about this awesome event here: http://www.la2015.org/
Our Julia is competing in the following events:
*100M FREESTYLE
Preliminary - Division: F09 - 1:14.28
Finals - Division: F05 - SiLVER MEDAL! - 1:12.67 - Best Time!!
*200M FREESTYLE
Preliminary - Division: F03 - 2:49.95
Finals - Division: F06 - SiLVER MEDAL! - 2:40.68 - Best Time!!
*4x50M MEDLEY RELAY
Preliminary - Division: F03 - 2:50.00
Finals - Division: F01 - GOLD MEDAL! - 2:48.61
*100M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY
Preliminary - Division: F03 - 1:27.30
Finals -Division: F03 - GOLD MEDAL! - 1:26.97 - Best Time!!
You may view the complete online results here:
http://www.la2015.org/results?sportID=Aquatics&eventID=AQ%20400M%20Freestyle
Julia was also personally selected to be featured in a Special Olympics commercial, currently being aired on ESPN all around the world! You can scope out our Super Star here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orfEt6ntzxM
Congratulations again Julia!
Your coaches and teammates are very proud of you!
