Special Olympics athlete Anthony Conner took home a gold medal, but it's his heart of gold that shined the brightest at the USA Games.
The 35-year-old from Cape May Court House is a two-decade veteran of Special Olympics. But this year was his first opportunity to compete on Team New Jersey in the USA Games.
After a lengthy try-out process, Conner was selected as one of four athletes on the track team, which was led by Jackie Adams.
At the event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Conner was awarded a gold medal in the 1500 meter race.
During the race, a competitor had fallen down prior to crossing the finish line.
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The 35-year-old from Cape May Court House is a two-decade veteran of Special Olympics. But this year was his first opportunity to compete on Team New Jersey in the USA Games.
After a lengthy try-out process, Conner was selected as one of four athletes on the track team, which was led by Jackie Adams.
At the event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Conner was awarded a gold medal in the 1500 meter race.
During the race, a competitor had fallen down prior to crossing the finish line.
#medal #year
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