Two Smithers athletes returned home with new hardware from the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta from August 11 to 15.
Kaylee Richter (Swimming) and Torben Schuffert (Track and Field) were part of Team BC.
“Every personal best represents countless hours of training, determination, and support from coaches, families, supporters, volunteers, and communities across British Columbia,” said Chef de Mission Michelle Cruickshank.
Schuffert walked away with a gold in the 4 x 400 Metre Relay Division 2, and bronze in both 5,000 Metre Division 4, 10,000 Metre Division 2 and Mini Javelin.
Two silver medals were earned by Richter in 100 Metre Backstroke Division 2 and 50 Metre Butterfly Division 3, and a bronze in 200 Metre Individual Medley Division 1.
In total, the provincial team returned with 104 gold medals, 125 silver, and 135 bronze.
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