Nicole Vespa

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Nicole
Vespa

SPORT: Figure Skating

PROVINCE: Ontario

HOMETOWN: Hamilton

How long have you been involved with Special Olympics?

I have been with Special Olympics for 19 years. I first started Special Olympics figure skating when I was 8 years old.

How is your life different since joining Special Olympics?

Special Olympics has made my life active.

How have you been preparing yourself for competition?

I was training 2 days a week until the lockdown/stay-at-home order. Now I workout everyday at home to keep active. My goal is to do my best and bring home a medal.

What is the biggest challenge you have overcome in your life?

Everything I do is a challenge, I just work and practice hard to be better.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

I am proud and honoured to have skated with Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir at The Rock the Rink Tour.

What does Special Olympics and attending World Games mean to you?

Special Olympics has allowed me to work hard at the sport I love, which is now giving me the opportunity to complete at my first world games.