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World Games

The Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 will take place from March 8-15 2025, gathering over 1,500 athletes from 102 countries to compete in eight winter sports and showcase the determination of people with intellectual disabilities and the power of inclusion through sport.

Pennsylvania is proud to be sending seven athletes and three coaches to compete in the Games! Learn more about our incredible athletes below and visit the official site of the World Games to follow all the action!

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2025 Special Olympics Team USA representatives from Pennsylvania!

MEET THE ATHLETES

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JUSTIN GRIMLEY

SNOWSHOEING
Justin Grimley of Elverson, Pennsylvania, started competing in Special Olympics 28 years ago and has participated in bocce, bowling, short track speed skating and snowshoeing. In the Special Olympics World
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KAITLIN GROVE

ALPINE SKIING
Kaitie Grove of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, started competing in Special Olympics when she was just 10 years old and has trained in more than 10 sports, but her favorites are Alpine
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TAMSIN HIRCOCK

SNOWBOARDING
Tamsin Hircock of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, has participated in Special Olympics for 12 years, competing in Alpine skiing, basketball, cycling, snowboarding and volleyball. Her first time competing in a Special
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ALYSA JONES

ALPINE SKIING
Alysa Jones of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, started competing in Special Olympics four years ago, first participating in soccer and swimming. Two years ago, she was introduced to Alpine skiing and will
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JANNA NOVATSKI

ALPINE SKIING
Janna Novatski of South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, is a multi-sport athlete who has participated in Special Olympics for roughly 15 years. She will compete in alpine skiing as a part
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LISA ROBINSON

SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING
Lisa Robinson of West Chester, Pennsylvania, started competing in Special Olympics 30 years ago and has trained in a variety of sports, including athletics, roller skating, soccer, short track speed
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JESSE ROHRER

ALPINE SKIING
Jesse Rohrer of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, started competing in Special Olympics in 1997 and has trained in Alpine skiing, bowling, floor hockey and soccer. He is also a leader outside of
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MEET THE COACHES

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LIN HUBER

FIGURE SKATING
Lin Huber of Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, became a Special Olympics coach more than 40 years ago. The head coach for Special Olympics York County, Lin has also served as Special Olympics
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LESTER LONER

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Lester Loner of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, started volunteering with Special Olympics more than 40 years ago. In that time, he has served as a coach, a training coordinator, a Global Messenger
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KRISTIE REID

ALPINE SKIING
Kristie Reid of South Park, Pennsylvania, started coaching Special Olympics in 1984. Since then, she has coached athletes in Alpine skiing, athletics, bocce, handball, short track speed skating and soccer.
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