Justin Thompson

Sport: Swimming

Province: Alberta 

Hometown: Strathmore 

Biography: 

19-year-old Justin from Calgary has been an athlete for seven years. He has three Gold, two Silver and two Bronze medals for Freestyle Backstroke and the Breaststroke. Justin says he was very shy before Special Olympics came into his life, now he is more social and finds it easier to make friends. Justin can’t decide which is his favourite sport to play, Swimming or Floor Hockey. His family are very supportive and are his biggest cheerleaders. Justin is excited to attend his first World Games.