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Special Olympics of Southeast Missouri athletes compete in track and field events
Special Olympics of Southeast Missouri kicked off today By Breanna Harris | May 3, 2021 at 6:08 PM CDT - Updated May 3 at 6:24 PM
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Special Olympics of Southeast Missouri kicked off on Monday, May 3.
More than 15 agencies were present from 14 counties.
“It was an amazing day of my life and I loved it, it was good special sports,” said Job Smith from the Park hills School District, one of the many teams from 14 counties participating in Southeast Missouri Special Olympics.
“It feels great seeing other kids around here coming out having fun,” said Smith.