SOMN.ORG
Special Olympics
Minnesota
Athlete
Carly is one of our athletes who has been chosen to
represent Team Minnesota at the 2014 USA Games in New
Jersey! She has been involved with SOMN for 15 years. Carly
is most excited to make new friends, compete and go to the
fun dances.
Achievements
Carly G.
Age: 30
From: I grew up in Edina and live in Eden Prairie.
Sports: I play Bowling, Bocce and Athletics for the Cobalts.
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Earned the gold award for the Girl Scouts
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Helped her mom start a Special Olympics team
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Won many medals
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Attending the USA Games
Get to Know Carly
Super power for a day?
I would have fun being invisible for a day.
If you won the lottery?
Why did you want to be an SOMN Athlete?
It’s fun! I enjoy the sports, activities and all of the new
friends I meet.
I would buy a castle!
What inspires you as an Athlete?
My mom is my inspiration.
I love playing many different games on the Wii.
What is the most important thing you have learned
from being involved with SOMN?
You don’t have to win to have an awesome time!
Three words that describe you?
What is your favorite thing about being a part of
SOMN?
All of the new friendships I make.
Favorite flavor of ice cream?
Favorite hobby/ activity?
Funny, caring and crazy.
Chocolate ice cream.
Where would you vacation?
I would go to Hawaii.