Several local athletes captured major awards from Special Olympics Nova Scotia at a gala in
Kristina Richard with her Gold Medal (4 x 400 metre relay) and Bronze Medal (200 metres) from the recent Special Olympics World Games.
Halifax last night.
Kristina Richard of Antigonish was selected as Female Athlete of the Year. Richard competed in track and field at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi last March, where she won gold for Canada in the 4 by 400 metre relay and bronze in the 200 metres.
Track and Field athlete Nicole Roberts of Antigonish won the Frank Hayden Award. The award, named in honour of one of the pioneers of the Special Olympics movement, recognizes long-time dedication to sport. Pictou County’s Lesley Sobey was named Special Olympics Nova Scotia Volunteer of the Year.