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Special Olympians from Thermopolis are, l-r, Ruth Litizzette and Allyssa Simmons. Back row, coach Lauri Olsen, Spencer Luce, Shaylynn Luce, Xander Getzfried, Allen Harsha, David Hansen and advisor, Tom Olsen.
Seven Special Olympics 'Olympians' traveled to the fall Area 1 games in Lander the end of September and came home with plenty of medals.
During the games, Xander Getzfried and Spencer Luce brought home gold, David Hansen, Ruth Litizzette and Shaylynn Luce picked up silver, and Allen Harsha and Allyssa Simmons came home with bronze medals.
The team then went on to the Wyoming State Fall Games in Casper, coached by Lauri Olsen and advised by Tom Olsen.
At the state games, Hansen brought home the gold while Getzfried and Spencer Luce picked up silver medals. Simmons, Harsha and Litizzette were bronze winners and Shaylynn Luce took fourth place.
With no bowling alley in Thermopolis, the team had to travel to Worland for their practices at Hurricane Lanes for six weeks before the competition.
While at state, the team attended a ceremonial banquet, and Hansen, an Olympian for 33 years, was chosen to give the opening speech to the athletes in attendance and served as the chairman for the state's Athlete Input Council as well.
The athletes, their coach and advisor send out many thanks to the Hot Springs County School District and the community for their gracious donations throughout the year that makes it possible for these athletes to participate, especially during their Jackalope Jump fundraiser.
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