Simley Alum Qualifies For Return To Special Olympics USA Games

Inver Grove Heights MN

10 July, 2021

1:18 PM

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Press release from the Inver Grove Heights Schools: July 9, 2021 In 2018, Simley High School alumnus Charlie Rea competed in the Special Olympics USA Games as part of Team Minnesota. He qualified for a spot on the eight-person bocce ball team after winning gold in the qualifier. At the 2018 USA Games, he earned bronze in the singles event, 4th place in the traditional doubles event, and gold during the Team Bocce event. Charlie was recently selected to compete on Team Minnesota again. He will return to the Special Olympics USA Games for 2022 after qualifying in Track and Field. The games will be held in Orlando, Florida, June 5-12, 2022. Congratulations, Charlie! This press release was produced by the Inver Grove Heights Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.