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Athletes compete in regional Special Olympics

Athletes from across the Hi-Line came together Wednesday at Havre Middle School for the track and field portion of the 2015 Great Northern Area Special Olympics Games.

From the running long jump to the 200-meter run, about 80 athletes from towns including Havre, Malta, Turner and Chinook competed in this year's tournament.

Before the games began, everyone honored the Special Olympics oath: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

Justin Konesky, 21, of Havre, said he has been involved with Special Olympics for five or six years.

Konesky competed in the 200-mete...

 

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