Meet Athlete News

Tracey Melesko and two athletes on the podium with hands held together and raised high
09
January

Meet Athlete Tracey Melesko

Involved with Special Olympics BC since 1988, Kelowna’s Tracey Melesko has been a longtime trailblazer of the Special Olympics movement in B.C

As one...

Corey Bennett portrait
05
November

Meet Athlete Corey Bennett

Special Olympics BC – Chilliwack's Corey Bennett is a multi-sport athlete who enjoys the camaraderie and empowerment of Special Olympics. Involved...

Hillary Birkett speed skating on the ice
11
October

Meet Athlete Hillary Birkett

For Surrey’s Hillary Birkett, Special Olympics is a place where she finds lasting friendships with fellow athletes within an inclusive and empowering...

Kendall Salanski on top of podium raising hands with two other athletes
07
September

Meet Athlete Kendall Salanski

For Kendall Salanski, Special Olympics has given her confidence and the courage to step out of her comfort zone. The SOBC – Kimberley/Cranbrook...

Joshua Trudell and floor hockey teammate
15
August

Meet Athlete Joshua Trudell

Special Olympics helps athletes with intellectual disabilities build purpose and confidence, says accomplished athlete Joshua Trudell.

Trudell is a...

Sheenagh holding up #IChooseToInclude sign with Thrifty Foods employee
23
May

Meet Athlete Sheenagh Morrison

Victoria’s Sheenagh Morrison has been part of Special Olympics BC for 22 years. She first got involved with swimming, and fell in love with being in...

Torben smiling with thumbs up wearing his snowshoeing gear
17
March

Meet Athlete Torben Schuffert

Special Olympics BC – Smithers athlete Torben Schuffert has been involved with Special Olympics BC since 2012, and recently competed with pride in...