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Team Washington earns 109 medals at Special Olympics USA games

Team Washington has earned 109 medals and 43 ribbons at the Special Olympics 2018 USA Games.
Credit: Alika Jenner
Photo: Alika Jenner, Special Olympics Washington

What an incredible week! Team Washington cleaned up in the medal count at the Special Olympics 2018 USA Games in Seattle.

After a week of competition, the home team earned a total of 109 medals including 39 gold!

Team Washington also earned 30 bronze medals, 40 silver medals, and 43 other ribbons.

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A total of 158 athletes represented Washington at the games. Around 4,000 athletes and coaches participated.

The 2018 games wrapped up Friday with a closing ceremony at Lake Union Park.

Congratulations to all the athletes!

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KING 5 is a proud media partner with Special Olympics Washington. We will support Team Washington at the 2018 games.

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