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Special Olympics in Seattle: Area athletes go for gold in sports & in life
CityStream: Special Olympics USA Games
6/28/201827:35

Seattle is in the spotlight as it hosts the Special Olympics USA Games!  The event is expected to attract more than 4,000 athletes and coaches from around the country. One of those anxious to compete is Seattle paddleboarder Devon Adelman. Athletics are just part of her profile. Devon is now sharing her story and encouraging people with different abilities to dream big! And a longtime Special Olympian who'll be cheering everyone on is a popular city employee. Fred Ueltschi shares his secret to success after competing for 30 years in five different sports! Part of his drive is fueled by supportive co-workers. And, a different competition proves quadriplegics still have the desire and ability to battle it out. See them get physical in the rough and tumble world of wheelchair rugby! Host Dennis Bounds has these stories from the University of Washington. 

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