Nether Providence’s Special Olympics athlete, David Defino will represent Delaware County, Pennsylvania and United States during 2011 Special Olympics. 2011 Special Olympics will be held in Athens, Greece.
The 45 year old athelete is the son of Robert and Joyce DeFino and will participate for team USA in track and field events, which comprises of 400 meter dash, shot put, javelin and relay during the games, which will commence from 25th June to 4th July.
Defino is participating in Delawar County Special Olympics for 25 years and has been training in diverse fields, such as bowling, floor hockey, golf, soft ball, tennis and volleyball.
In Ireland, he has also won gold and silver medals for roller skating during 2003 Special Olympics World Games. Jack Whelan, Council Chair said, “County Council has great respect for the Special Olympics program in Delaware County, which provides our residents who have intellectual disabilities with a chance to train, to compete, to experience and excitement and camaraderie of sports, and to be included in the community.”
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