Meet Athlete News

Special Olympics BC – Delta athlete Tiana Kirkegaard loves music, movement, and making friends through SOBC. 

A talented rhythmic gymnast, Kirkegaard...

Special Olympics BC – 100 Mile House's Tricia Beauvais is an enthusiastic athlete who always gives her all.

“There are no limits to her ‘try’ and she...

Robert Tarko loves how Special Olympics gives athletes like him opportunities to make new friends, be part of a supportive community, and live an...

An inspiring leader and role model, Kerri Lipsack is a valued member of Special Olympics BC – Oceanside.

“As one of our longest-serving athletes, she...

Special Olympics BC – Terrace athlete Jess Hansen inspires people around him with his hard work and positive attitude. 

“He’s an amazing individual,”...

Special Olympics BC – North Shore’s Lauren Philley says SOBC helps her “shine and be a better athlete.”

Philley prides herself on her work ethic. She...

Special Olympics BC – Mission’s Dan Catarig is a hardworking athlete who loves to help others.

Catarig serves as Athlete Representative on SOBC –...

Special Olympics BC – Salmon Arm‘s Kathleen Nelson is a fun-loving athlete who enjoys playing sports with her friends.

Nelson participates in...

For Morley Kilgren, being a Special Olympics BC – Kimberley/Cranbrook athlete means so much more than just the final score.

As Kilgren approaches his...

Special Olympics BC – Fort St. John’s Miranda Laboucane is an enthusiastic athlete who loves to work hard in all aspects of her life.

Laboucane...