For Immediate Release
5 February 2009 |
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The Results Are In
Four Montana Athletes Return with Awards from the
2009 World Winter Games in Idaho
Kelly Nichols – Events: Slalom, she received a gold medal. In the Giant Slalom, she received 6th place ribbon. In the Super G (downhill), she received a gold medal – all events were in the novice level.
Chris Zier – Events: Slalom, he received a 4th place ribbon. In the Giant Slalom, he received a 7th place ribbon. In the Super G, he received a 5th place ribbon – all events were in the intermediate level.
Montana Riehle – Events: Cross Country – In the 1K, she received a silver medal. In the 3K, she received a silver medal. In the 4x1K relay, she received a gold medal.
Rich Potter – Events: Snow Shoe – In the 100 meter, he received a gold medal. In the 200 meter, he received a 5th place ribbon. In the 4x100 meter, he received a silver medal.
See complete international results of all events at the 2009 World Winter Games.
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About the 2009
Special Olympics World Winter Games:
The 2009 Special
Olympics World Winter Games will be held in Idaho, USA,
7-13 February 2009. Nearly 2,500 athletes from more than 100 countries are
expected to compete. Surpassing the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Winter
Games in athlete numbers and participating nations, the World Winter Games will
be the largest multi-day winter sporting event ever held in Idaho. Competition will take place in
seven winter sports – Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating,
Floor Hockey, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing and Speed Skating. Competition and
other activities will take place in communities and venues throughout Idaho including, but not limited to, Boise, Sun Valley and McCall. For more
information, visit www.2009WorldGames.org.
About
Special Olympics
Special Olympics
is an international organization that changes lives by promoting
understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with
and without intellectual disabilities. Through year-round
sports training and athletic competition and other related
programming for 1.4 million children and adults with intellectual
disabilities in more than 150 countries, Special Olympics
has created a model community that celebrates people's diverse
gifts. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special
Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities
continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop
physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy
and friendship. There is no cost to participate in Special
Olympics. Visit Special Olympics, Incorporated online at www.specialolympics.org
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