Way to Go Jennie!
My niece, Jennie Deras, has just won a Silver Medal in the 2009 Special Olympics in Idaho!
I just received the below email from my brother in Portland Oregon.
He is justifiably proud. All those trips up Mt. Hood paid off!
Wow!
Peggy
After coming in 5th in the Super Giant Slalom yesterday, Jennie came in second today in the Giant Slalom and collected a silver medal. Her times are at:
http://www.2009worldgames.org/results/EC89ZTR9HFQQ1ZRA.html
She is skiing in the advanced group against skiers from Finland, Austria and Sweden and has the fastest times of any American female at the World Games in her events.
Her last event will be the slalom, which is scheduled for divisioning on Thursday and racing on (I believe) Friday.
Jennie has been competing in the Special Olympics for years with good results.
She won a bronze in the World Games in Ireland in 2003.
Below are some of her past accomplishments:
Wilson High School JV Track
Most Inspirational Runner 2001 Wilson High School V track
Letter 2002 SO
Governor's Gold Award 2003 Oregon Sports Award
Lou Burge Athlete of Year 2003 SOOR
Les Schwab Pride in Performance Award 2007
2003 World Summer Games (Ireland) - Bronze medal
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