Two local Special Olympic athletes competed as members of Team Ontario at the Canadian Special Olympics National Summer Games in Brandon, Manitoba last week.
Jared Macmichael had a strong showing in the pool by winning a silver and two bronze medals in swimming.
Macmichael claimed silver in the 200-metre individual medley while picking up bronze in the 50-metre butterfly and 100-metre backstroke.
Kevin Possamai competed in track and field and finished second in the 400-metre dash while crossing the line fourth in the 100-metre dash and fifth in the 200-metre dash.
Possamai also put forth a golden performance by helping Team Ontario to a first place finish in the 4X100-metre relay.