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I Got A Gold Medal In Summer Sports PowerLifting Finals

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On the weekend of June 12-13, 2021, over 1,000 athletes, Unified partners, and coaches from across New Jersey competed at one of six locations, or at home virtually, during the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) 2021 Summer Sports Finals. Participants competed in seven sports: bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, swimming, tennis, and track & field. Learn more at SONJSummer.org.

The weekend kicked off with the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, June 11. More than 3,000 officers took to the streets of their local communities on one of 26 separate routes to help carry the "Flame of Hope" a distance of nearly 750 miles throughout the Garden State to raise funds and awareness for SONJ.

Then, in place of the normal opening ceremony, a Virtual Dance Party was held to get everyone in good spirits and get ready for a fun weekend.

See our athletes in action on our Summer Sports Finals Padlet where you can view and share photos and videos from the events!

THANK YOU to the athletes, coaches, Unified partners, volunteers, law enforcement officers, venues, sponsors, and everyone else who made this possible! We look forward to returning to the full 2022 Summer Games next year!
Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities and health screenings to thousands of athletes and Unified partners. All of these programs and services are always completely FREE thanks to fundraising events and support.

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2021 Summer Sports Finals Recap | Special Olympics New Jersey

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On the weekend of June 12-13, 2021, over 1,000 athletes, Unified partners, and coaches from across New Jersey competed at one of six locations, or at home virtually, during the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) 2021 Summer Sports Finals. Participants competed in seven sports: bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, swimming, tennis, and track & field.

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Home runner's team

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We did Freestyle Finally i Won First place💪🏊🏆

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Softball throw

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Standing long Jump

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Aadita warming up before practice 50m & 100 m run

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Aadita warming up before practice 50m & 100 m run

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Aadita warming up before practice 50m & 100 m run

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Aadita warming up before practice 50m & 100 m run

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One of best pics of the  day

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Kayla gets the Medal

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Wayne Washington 25 meter

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Harrison’s 50 meter

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Bocce
James Gabig preparing his perfect roll.

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Bocce
Meghan Wovna made the release.

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Bocce
Matt Bills is making it count.

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Bocce
Amber Nastri is ready for the follow through.

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Bocce
Dan Griffiths has all the right moves.

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Bocce
Katelyn Wood is mastering her shot.

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Bocce
Coley Oxx is always ready to roll.

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Wayne Washington  area 6 Monmouth Marlins 25 meter freestyle

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Wayne Washington area 6 Monmouth Marlins

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Wayne Washington area 6 practicing running 25 meter

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Part of the team of Bocce Area 11.
Ready for the Summer Games 2021!

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Megan Cloyle is ready for the Olympics 2021

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This is me Brandon Gift more of me doing the standing long jump ....

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This is Me Brandon Gift doing the Standing long Jump for The 2021 SONJ Virtual Summer Games .....

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Bailey is practicing with her cousin 2x a week on her 100m Free and 100m IM. Area 8 Independent Swimmer - Go Bailey!!

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** Area 13 Independent Team Swimmer **

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John Rawlins's Inspiring Song, 'Be The Moon'.

** Area 13 Independent Team Swimmer **

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John Rawlins working out at home gym.  Workouts are everyday for 2-3 hours in the afternoons.
JD is very proud of himself.

** Area 13 Independent Team Swimmer **

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JD Rawlins Swimmer Independent Team 2021 Land Exercise L

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John Rawlins's favorite event is 200M Individual Medley (IM).  He also loves doing 400M Individual Medley.  Here are short clips of each stroke in his IM.

** Area 13 Independent Team Swimmer **

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"JD's Breaststroke, Backstroke, and Freestyle"

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"JD's Breaststroke, Backstroke, and Freestyle"

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Admire John Rawlins's swim strokes.

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Breast-Back-Free JD Summer Games SONJ 2021

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John Rawlins loves swimming all the strokes.  Here are his Butterflies.

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Combined Fly - JD Summer Games SONJ 2021

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John Rawlins loves working out at his home gym especially now that he sees beautiful muscle growth results!  He always loves to help Mom when it comes to needing strength.  He wants to prove that he got MUSCLE POWER!

** Area 13 Independent Team Swimmer **

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JD Rawlins Swimmer Independent Team 2021 Land Exercise R

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John Rawlins at Rest Time During Swim Training in Preparation for SONJ Summer Games 2021.
JD trains every single day 365 days a year at 5:00 am at YMCA.

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JD Rawlins Swimmer Independent Team 2021 Pool 2

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Signed By :  John Rawlins (JD)

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Signed By :  John Rawlins (JD)

** Area 13 Independent Team Swimmer **

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Signed By :  John Rawlins (JD)

** Area 13 Independent Team Swimmer **

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Signed By :  John Rawlins (JD)

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Tami Moses shared some photos on FB for Area 12 Project Ask Bocce practice.

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This is our mindset for Summer Sports Finals this year!

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This is our mindset for Summer Sports Finals this year!