NC results from the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games released

The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games concluded on February 13 in Boise, Idaho, ending nine days of international competition among more than 3,000 Special Olympics athletes, according to Keith L. Fishburne, Special Olympics North Carolina president/CEO.    Four athletes from North Carolina competed as members of Special Olympics Team USA.

In Figure Skating 
Caitlyn Belk of Mecklenburg County came in fifth place in singles and David Wilches, also of Mecklenburg County, came in fourth place in figure skating singles. Also from North Carolina:

Alpine Skiing
Catlin Bray of Watauga County (Boone)
Intermediate Giant Slalom – Fourth Place
Intermediate Super G – Bronze Medal
Matthew Carpenter of Johnston County (Claytom)
Novice Giant Slalom – Silver Medal
Novice Slalom – Bronze Medal
Novice Super G – Silver Medal

North Carolina was also represented at the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games by the following: Tappie Dellinger of Matthews, NC –   Figure Skating coach; Andrea Stamm of Raleigh, NC – Assistant Sport Manager SO Team.    Visit http://www.sonc.net/ for more information on Special Olympics Team USA-NC.