Connor Mahoney

Hi! I’m Connor, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved through Community Living Burlington and have now been part of Special Olympics for 20 years. Special Olympics has helped me make friends. One of my proudest moments was winning a silver medal at Worlds. I stay active in my community through fundraising. Being part of …

Christopher Innes

Hi! I’m Christopher, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved through my teacher at school, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 34 years. Special Olympics has allowed me to travel, meet new people, and compete internationally. I’ve won gold medals for Canada in Germany and Austria and have competed in Sudbury (Athletics), …

Chantelle Balanowski

Hi! I’m Chantelle, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved through swimming, and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for 12 years. Special Olympics has helped me make friends. One of my proudest achievements was making it to the Provincial Games and now going to National Games for the first time. At the 2024 …

Calley Joyce

Hi! I’m Calley, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I first got involved because my mom is a Special Olympics swim coach — and I’ve now been part of the community for 11 years. Special Olympics has introduced me to so many amazing people and experiences. One of my proudest moments was cheering on and watching my teammates …

Brittney Lazar

Hi! I’m Brittney, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! My mom looked for a soccer program I could join, and that’s how I first got involved in Special Olympics 21 years ago. Special Olympics has given me confidence and helped me meet lots of new friends. One of my proudest moments was competing at the 2014 Special Olympics …

Bree Christie

Hi! I’m Bree, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. My family introduced me to Special Olympics, and I’ve now been part of it for 20 years. I’ve met many new friends, attended three Provincial Games, and gained more confidence. One of my proudest moments was the 2024 Provincials, where I set a personal best on my butterfly. I …

Breanne Mackenzie

Hi! I’m Breanne, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I started with Special Olympics 10 years ago, and it has had such a positive impact on my life. One of my proudest moments was winning two gold medals at the Provincial Games in Waterloo. I worked really hard to get there, and qualifying for Nationals means so much …

Beth Shearer

Hi! I’m Beth, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I first got involved in swimming and have now been part of Special Olympics for 15 years. Special Olympics has helped me make new friends. One of my proudest moments was finishing my 200 Backstroke in 1st place at the Spring Games in Kitchener-Waterloo. I stay active in my …

Austin Daleman

Hi! I’m Austin, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! I started my Special Olympics journey 16 years ago with Alpine Skiing, and since then I’ve built lifelong friendships and had the chance to travel for competitions. One of my proudest moments was competing at the 2018 National Summer Games in Antigonish, Nova Scotia for swimming. Being part of …

Angelina Guttman

Hi! I’m Angelina, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario! My mom found the Halton Hills Special Olympics program for me, and I’ve now been involved for 12 years. I love my friends and teammates at Special Olympics — they mean so much to me. One of my biggest achievements was competing at the 2025 Canada Games in swimming. …