Alfred State hosts Special Olympic Spectacular

Alfred State hosted the Special Olympics Track and Field Spectacular. 288 athletes from 14 different school districts participated in the event.

Alfred State hosted the annual Special Olympics Track and Field Spectacular on Friday. The event, which has won numerous NCAA and NACDA awards over the years, is organized by the athletic department and is run by coaches, student-athletes, and countless volunteers from across the college community.

288 athletes from 14 different school districts participated in the event. Each student participated in one running event and had a choice between a throwing or jumping competition.

The tradition of the event at Alfred State started in 2013 with just over 100 athletes and has continued to grow each year.

For more on the event check out the release and photo gallery featured by the Hornell Sun

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Alfred State hosted the annual Special Olympics Track and Field Spectacular on Friday. The event, which has won numerous NCAA and NACDA awards over the years, is organized by the athletic department and is run by coaches, student-athletes, and countless volunteers from across the college community.
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