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Special Olympics Summer Games take place at UD

Deshawn Scye of the Sussex Riptide sprints to gold in the 100-meter race at the Special Olympics Summer Games. He recently participated in the Special Olympics USA Games, where he took the gold medal in the 100-meter race, silver in the 200-meter race and bronze in the 4-by-100 relay. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
June 30, 2022

More than 500 athletes took to the sports venues June 24-25 at the University of Delaware for the 51st annual Special Olympics Summer Games, where the competition was fierce in the events of swimming, track & field, bocce, powerlifting, softball and tennis. More than 150 coaches and 1,000 day-of volunteers helped make the competitions run smoothly and provide fun for all involved. Entertainment and activities were held at the Olympic Village behind the fieldhouse for athletes, their families and spectators.

Special Smiles, Healthy Hearing, Opening Eyes and Fit Feet offered health screenings for the athletes. A Friday evening barbecue and dance was enjoyed by all.

“After two years without our traditional Summer Games, we were thrilled with how the committee returned and worked tirelessly to ensure a great experience for our athletes and coaches, who in turn did what they always do, inspired us with their performances like never before,” said David Halley, president and CEO of Special Olympics Delaware.

 

The Sussex Riptide track team has a pre-competition picture taken. Shown are (l-r) head coach Rob Bailey, Donnel Bailey, coach Elizabeth Bailini, Matthew Carroll, Deshawn Scye, Michael Bowe, Yushef Bartsch, Jeremy Eglit, Donna Waltons, coach Jamie Eglit, Sasha Hudson, Michael Hartzell, Christopher Walker, Dominic Beverley and coach Wilma Holt.
Newark Dragons athlete Joshua Davis celebrates his gold medal in the 400-meter run.
Deshawn Scye of the Sussex Riptide gets a congratulatory hug from his aunt Velda Scye after he won the 100-meter sprint.
Michael Bowe waves to the crowd after winning a medal in the 100-meter walk.
Sussex Riptide athlete Ginger Shaud shows off her souvenir T-shirt purchased at the swimming venue.
Newark Dragons athlete Joshua Davis sprints to the finish to win the gold medal in the 400-meter run.
MacKenzie Williams of the MOT Tigers slugs a double in the game with the Newark Dragons.
Newark Dragons second baseman James Gibler gets a putout of an MOT batter.
MOT Tigers second baseman Hannah Tressler snags a hard grounder and throws to first for a putout.
MOT Tigers runner Sarah Windley finishes strong in the the 400-meter race.
Sasha Hudson runs the 400-meter race for the Sussex Riptide.
Newark Dragons runner Christopher Trout is celebrated after his race.
Jacob Zonick of the Newark Dragons runs to the finish in the 100-meter sprint.
Sussex Riptide’s Katya Bowers powers a high backhand drive in the tennis competition.
Donnie Voshell of the MOT Tigers is cheered on by the crowd in the 100-meter sprint.
Proud father/coach Rob Bailey, left, with Sasha Hudson.
The Newark Dragons sprint squad includes (l-r) Robert Winchester, Gregg Hudak, Kevin Durham and Jacob Zonick.
Sussex Riptide runner Jeremy Eglit finishes strong in the 100 meters.
The Sussex Riptide softball team gets together for a picture after defeating the Wilmington Wizards. Shown in back are (l-r) Shane Fagan, Brian Arendall, coach Brian Fagan, coach Bruce Arendall, Wayne Coffin and Colby Simpson. In front are coach Steve Perrotta, Sara Perrotta, coach Taylor Swain, Cailee Layton, Kip Whidney, Cassie Dicky and Andrea Hastings.
Swimmer Christine Arancio speeds through the pool in the relay.
Sussex Riptide swimmer R.J. Bragg swims a leg of the 4-by-25 relay race.
Sussex Riptide’s Chloe Oliphant swims the 4-by-25 relay.
Sussex Riptide’s Glee Dubois celebrates her gold medal.
Sussex Riptide runners Donna Walton, left, and Michael Bowe compete in the 100-meter run.
Getting together for a picture after the 100-meter run are (l-r) Deshawn Scye of the Sussex Riptide, Joshua Lewis and Charles Moore of the Kent Wildcats and Alexander Meads of the Wilmington Wizards.
Hannah Tressler slams a hit for the MOT Tigers.
MOT Tigers center fielder Karly Clark gets the ball in quickly from the outfield.
Sussex Riptide’s Sara Perrotta fields a ball and gets a putout in the win over the Wilmington Wizards.
Isaac Lowery wins the 400-meter sprint for the Kent Wildcats.

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