Tim Bauer
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Tim Bauer of Seattle, Washington has been involved with Special Olympics since 2018 and now serves as head coach at West Seattle High School and mentor for the state Youth Activation Committee. A Seattle Public Schools special education teacher, he focuses on building positive and inclusive team environments. He…
Noah Ott
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Noah Ott from Seattle participates in the Unified program at West Seattle High School, where he competes in Unified basketball and soccer. Being part of Special Olympics has helped him grow as a teammate and strengthen his communication skills while working with athletes of different abilities. Noah is also…
Asher Rosenstock
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Asher Rosenstock from Seattle has participated in Unified soccer and basketball throughout his high school years. Special Olympics has given him a place to build friendships, stay active, and challenge himself to improve his stamina and performance. Over three seasons he has earned ten Special Olympics medals and helped…
Isaac Buchwitz
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Isaac Buchwitz from Seattle participates in the Unified program at West Seattle High School and has been involved for one year. Through Unified soccer he discovered how rewarding it is to support teammates and celebrate the success of others. Isaac helped his team win the Special Olympics Washington Unified…
Elliot Weinmann
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Elliott Weinmann of Seattle, Washington has participated in Special Olympics and Unified Sports for three years, competing in basketball, soccer, and Unified cross country. Through Unified Sports he has developed confidence, leadership skills, and a deep commitment to inclusion within his school and community! Elliott helped West Seattle High…
Cooper Schieron
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Cooper Schieron from Seattle has been involved with Special Olympics Unified programming at West Seattle High School for two years. He has competed in Unified basketball and soccer and is part of the school’s Unified leadership team working to make school events more inclusive! Cooper is active in his…
Sam Nelson
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Samuel “Sam” Nelson of Seattle, Washington has been involved with Special Olympics for ten years, competing in swimming as well as Unified basketball, soccer, and flag football. Sports have given him opportunities to stay active, build friendships, and develop leadership skills within his team. Sam volunteers with several organizations…
Brian Ahlstrom lll
Sports: Hometown: Silverdale Kenneth “Brian” Ahlstrom III of Silverdale, Washington has competed in Special Olympics bowling for more than 15 years. He is proud of developing focus, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure, qualities that extend beyond competition. A watercolor artist and prep-cook at Trappers Sushi, Brian values creativity,…
Randi McDonough
Sports: Hometown: Federal Way Randi McDonough of Federal Way, Washington has participated in Special Olympics for more than ten years, competing in basketball, track and field, soccer, and bowling. Through sports, she has built lasting friendships and gained confidence while overcoming social anxiety and shyness. She is especially proud of advancing to…
Hannah Teter
Sports: Hometown: Kent Hannah Teter from Kent has been a Special Olympics athlete for three years and has also served on the Washington State Youth Activation Committee. She values the sense of belonging and confidence she has gained through the Special Olympics community. Hannah graduated with the highest GPA in her class…