Special Olympics Missouri selection camp begins in Mid-Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
More than 150 athletes from across the state arrived at the Special Olympics Missouri Training For Life campus on Saturday afternoon for selection camp.
They ll compete in nine different sports in both Jefferson City and Fulton from Sunday through Thursday. The camp will determine which athletes will compete in the USA Games next summer in Orlando, Fla.
Jody Davis is one of the athletes hoping to make it on Team Missouri. She ll compete in track & field and bocce ball this week. I m very excited about the shot put and the javelin, Davis said. I m strong, so I think it ll go well.