Olympic achievement
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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Joe Fischer Jr. of St. Charles lines up his toss during the bocce ball competition as his father, Joe Fischer Sr., watches at the Special Olympics competition at Henry E. Lackey High School in Indian Head on Saturday. Athletes from five counties gathered to compete. See more photos of the competition on page A-17.
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Staff photos by EMILY BARNES
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Rebecca Elwell, left, of St. Mary's County, Terri Lynn Morris of Nanjemoy and Gretchen Peterson of Anne Arundel County display their medals after the 50-yard backstroke.
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Sgt. Gus Proctor of the Charles County Sheriff's Office stands with athlete Jody Loper of White Plains as he lights the torch to start the Special Olympics competition at Henry E. Lackey High School in Indian Head on Saturday. Athletes from five counties gathered to compete.
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Marilyn Borrell, foreground left, hugs athlete Casey Treader as she arrives at the podium to accept the Courageous Athlete Award at the start of the Special Olympics competition.
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Volunteers, coaches and athletes cheer as Wesley Hair of Anne Arundel County finishes his race.
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Jamie Sanders of Calvert County swims the backstroke.
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Charles County Special Olympics athletes walk in the parade of athletes to kick off the Special Olympics.
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Christina Henry of Prince Frederick, right, receives a gold medal from Sally Bahen of the Charles County Department of Community Services.
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Jody Loper, left, of White Plains tries to catch up to Tyrone Jones of Prince Frederick during a heat of the 200-meter race.
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