Tanner Svenson says winning gold in bocce at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games has capped off a life-changing week in southern Alberta.
He was down zero to five before mounting a comeback to win 12-5 over Trevor Campese of British Columbia.
The 23-year-old athlete, who has started a career as a hockey broadcaster in his hometown, also interviewed the Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour earlier this week.
The Prince Albert, Sask., competitor is one of more than 17,000 Canadian athletes, coaches and officials participating across 10 sports at the Games in Medicine Hat.
The Summer Games will come to a close Saturday night with a private ceremony at Co-op Place.
Following the ceremony, there will be an athlete dance that will let the participants let off some steam after a week of competing and mingle with new-found friends from across the country.
The 2027 Special Olympics Alberta Provincial Winter Games will be held in St. Albert, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary from January 30–31 and February 6–7, 2027.
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