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Swimmers To Compete at Special Olympics Meet
Special education student-athletes from Prince George's County Public Schools will participate in a meet Friday with help from the Bowie High School swim team.
After training all through the fall and winter, some special education student-athletes swimmers will get their chance to compete on Friday.
Students and alumni of Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) will participate in the 34th annual George Dobson Special Olympics Swim Meet at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover.
The event kicks off at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Aquatics Center and will feature more than 70 students and alumni who return to participate in the annual event that is sponsored by Special Olympics.
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Students from the swim team will volunteer as timers and venue officials during the event, according to a release from PGCPS.
The competition will include freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and mixed relay events. According to a release, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competitions for students and community members with disabilities.
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The Aquatics Center is located at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex at 8001 Sheriff Rd. in Landover.
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