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Yoli Shields has been an enthusiastic competitor involved with Special Olympics Georgia for 13 years, and there is nothing that she loves more about it than the people she gets to interact with as a result, especially her fantastic coaches. The sports Yoli primarily participates in are swimming and bocce.

Connor Tingle has only been involved in Special Olympics Mississippi for 2 years so far, but he already has had quite the impressive career, and he has loved every minute of the opportunity to compete with his peers. Connor is a dedicated and accomplished powerlifter for Special Olympics, and he is excited for the next USA Games in Minnesota.

Sulynnette Vega-Ledesma is a spirited Special Olympics Alaska athlete, sharing about 8 years of experience and dedication to the cause alongside her brother, Leonel. She loves what Special Olympics has brought to her life, crediting the people in the community with understanding her and helping her to grow as a person. Passionate about various sports, her favorites include snowboarding, athletics, and figure skating.

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