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Bringing home the gold
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BEND — Members of Union County Special Olympics came home with numerous medals — including several golds — from the 2008 Special Olympics Winter Games held at Mt. Bachelor. Mandi Durfee of the Union County team led the way with three gold medals in alpine skiing. Union County coach Doug Trice said he was pleased with the performance of all of his athletes. A special highlight for the team was a chance to meet former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe, who posed for a picture with the team. Bledsoe was the featured speaker at the event.
2008 Special Olympics Winter Games At. Mt. BachelorAlpineMandi Durfee — gold SGS, gold SG, gold slalom Clifford Young — bronze SGS and slalom, fifth GS Ian Altenburg — silver SGS, bronze GS, fifth slalom, Atheena McClaughry — bronze GS and slalom. SnowboardStephanie Johnson — silver GS and slalom, bronze SGS. Cross CountryJimmie Cross — silver 500m, gold 100m Emily Moe — gold 50m, silver 100m Remy Spangler — gold 1K race, fourth 500m Braden Trice — bronze 1K, silver 500m |






