Alaska Athletes Shine at Special Olympics | Anchorage News

Alaska’s tiny Special Olympics delegation crushed expectations at the USA Games, bringing home 19 medals—including 7 golds—in a stunning performance against bigger teams. Gymnast Rachel Robinson lit up the mat with two golds, turning setbacks into fuel for positivity. The unified bocce team, led by Michael Hunter and Trey Bernert, took gold—with Bernert joking Hunter’s the real bocce wizard—and embodied friendship and sportsmanship. The basketball squad soared to silver, up from bronze the year before, proving growth through grit. Coaches spotlighted the power of belief: giving athletes space to defy limits and discover their own greatness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9d6f89034eb9782