‘We are so proud’ - Norfolk Special Olympic ski-ing champions destined for international success
A skier hits the slope in Trowse. Picture: James Bartlett - Credit: Archant
Two young Norfolk skiers triumphed on the slopes at a Special Olympics competition at Norfolk Snowsports Club.
Onlookers watch the Special Olympics competition take place. Picture: James Bartlett - Credit: Archant
The competition, which took place on Sunday, has been held at the dry ski slope in Trowse for four years and showcases future sporting stars.
Timings from the event are recorded with Special Olympics Great Britain and the best go on to compete internationally.
Skiers assemble on the dry ski slope after seven medals. Picture: James Bartlett - Credit: Archant
Even though 43 competitors took part from Rosendale, Aldershot, Brentwood and Birmingham, it was Norfolk that shone.
Annabelle Lamb, 21, received two gold medals at the event and will take part in the National Winter Games in Switzerland in March next year.
Smiles all around for Norfolk's triumph on the ski slopes. Picture: James Bartlett - Credit: Archant
You may also want to watch:
Roman Carey, 10, also received two gold medals in his second only time racing on the main slope.
In total, Norfolk won seven medals at the event.
Most Read
- 1 Norwich sees biggest rise in Covid infection rates in the country
- 2 Hotel 'nobody wants to buy' for sale as housing for £365,000
- 3 Aviva to close two large office sites in Norwich
- 4 Nine Norfolk flood alerts ahead of Storm Christoph
- 5 Man who died in west Norfolk crash named
- 6 Man who drove 128 miles for fish and chips among latest Covid fines
- 7 Part of seventh skeleton discovered in city street
- 8 Delivery van towed from deep water on road closed due to flood risk
- 9 Going full term during this coronavirus pandemic fills me with absolute terror
- 10 Carer caught on CCTV letting dog scratch vulnerable pensioner
To find about adaptive ski sessions contact reception@norfolksnowsports.com
