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2015 Special Olympics

Crowd members cheer on athletes at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

An athlete celebrates after being presented the gold medal for a powerlifting event by Chief Master Sgt. Karl Day, 81st Medical Group superintendent, at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Two athletes compete in the bocce ball competition at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

An Airman sponsor from the 81st Training Group helps an athlete to the wheelchair race starting line at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Crowd members cheer on athletes at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Airmen from the 81st Security Forces Squadron participate in the 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, May 8, 2015, outside of Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. Law enforcement officers from across Mississippi participated in the annual event to escort the Special Olympics Flame of Hope to the opening ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Crowd members cheer on athletes at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Airmen from the 81st Security Forces Squadron, 81st Training Wing leadership and Special Olympics athletes participate in the 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, May 8, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Law enforcement officers from across Mississippi participated in the annual event to escort the Special Olympics Flame of Hope to the opening ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Brig. Gen. Patrick Higby, 81st Training Wing commander, and a Special Olympics athlete hold the Special Olympics Flame of Hope after the 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run, May 8, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Law enforcement officers from across Mississippi participated in the annual event to escort the torch to the opening ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Airmen and athletes dance at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics Victory Dance, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. For 29 years Keesler has hosted the event ending with the Victory Dance to celebrate all of the accomplishments of the athletes who competed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Airmen from the 81st Security Forces Squadron, 81st Training Wing leadership and Special Olympics athletes celebrate the end of the 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, May 8, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Law enforcement officers from across Mississippi participated in the annual event to escort the Special Olympics Flame of Hope to the opening ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Britni Welch high fives her parents after finishing the wheelchair race at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

A volunteer gives an athlete a ball for the tennis ball throwing competition at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Brig. Gen. Patrick Higby, 81st Training Wing commander, speaks at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics closing ceremonies, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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2015 Special Olympics

Brig. Gen. Patrick Higby, 81st Training Wing commander, takes a photo with an athlete at the 2015 Mississippi State Special Olympics Victory Dance, May 9, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Approximately 752 athletes competed in 55 sports, ranging from aquatics to track and field events throughout the two day event. More than 2,500 Airmen and civilian volunteers and 266 coaches helped make the event a success. This year was the 29th year Keesler has hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)

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Special Olympians dominate 2015 summer games

Published May 11, 2015