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. …
Alexa Grant
Hi! I’m Alexa, and I compete in Swimming for Team Ontario. I was approached by a developmental support worker at a summer camp who knew I swam and thought I would be a perfect fit to join the club. I came to practice and loved it — and I’ve now been part of Special Olympics for five years. Special Olympics …

