Shannon Lindquist

Special Olympics Team BC 2024: Cross Country Skiing
Shannon Lindquist portrait

Special Olympics BC Local

Kelowna.

Hometown

Kelowna.

When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?

In 2015, with my mom.

Will these be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, which other National Games did you compete in, and in what sports?

Yes.

What were your results in the 2023 Special Olympics BC Winter Games? How did you feel about your performance?

I got two bronze medals and one silver medal.

What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2024?

It means to me that being a part of Team BC is amazing.

What is your goal for these National Games?

My goal is to try my best.

What does competing at National Games mean to you?

It means a lot to me that I can participate in it.

What do you like most about the sport you will compete in at National Games?

What I like about cross country skiing is that I like going downhill fast.

What would you tell someone about Special Olympics to encourage them to get involved?

You can make friends and do something that you want to try.

Please tell us a little bit more about yourself! What else would you like people to know about you?

I have a dog named Leo and I like baking cookies.

What is one word you would use to describe yourself? :)

Happy.

 

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