Special Olympic athletes compete in Troy

Published 2:08 pm Saturday, May 20, 2017

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Messenger photo/Jacob HolmesCristopher Alexander is motivated by his dad Chris as he completes the home stretch of the 800m run, which he took home a gold in.

Messenger photo/Jacob Holmes Chris Alexander embrace his son Christopher after Christopher won the 800m run Saturday.

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Messenger photo/Jacob Holmes Braden Jones of Talladega holds up his three gold medals from the 50m slalom, 25m obstacle course and tennis toss. Next to him is Jim Hardy, founder of Outdoor Friends Forever, an organization that gives kids with special needs the opportunity to hunt and fish and go on other outdoor adventures.

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Messenger photo/Jacob Holmes Brandon Rhodes represented home delegation Pike County Saturday in the 50m run and 50m softball throw, taking home gold in the 50m run.

Messenger photo/Jacob Holmes Milton Chambers waits to run the 100m run Saturday and participate in the long jump. Chambers said he gets ready by listening to music from the "Rocky" series of films.

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Athletes took to the track, field, pool and more to compete in the 2017 Special Olympics Alabama State Games Saturday in Troy.

The games got underway Saturday at 9 a.m. and lasted throughout the afternoon. The athletes competed in all kinds of events in the categories of track and field, aquatics, equestrian, bocce, gymnastics, golf and softball.

The athletes will gather for closing ceremonies Saturday night at 6 p.m. at Trojan Arena and celebrate at the “Victory Dance” immediately after with Elvis tribute artist Scot Bruce performing.

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