Pasco Teen Headed To Greece For 2011 Special Olympics
Michael Tuason, an 18-year-old student at J.W. Mitchell High School, will compete in the 2011 Special Olympics World Games in Athens, Greece from June 25 through July 4.Tuason was randomly selected to compete after winning two gold medals in the 400 and 800 meter swim at the 2009 Florida Special Olympics. The New Port Richey resident has been training with local swim team the Pasco Piranhas for just over a year.Read the complete story.
Michael Tuason, an 18-year-old student at J.W. Mitchell High School, will compete in the 2011 Special Olympics World Games in Athens, Greece from June 25 through July 4.
Tuason was randomly selected to compete after winning two gold medals in the 400 and 800 meter swim at the 2009 Florida Special Olympics.
The New Port Richey resident has been training with local swim team the Pasco Piranhas for just over a year.
Read the complete story.
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