Special Olympics Colorado Athletes tell their stories as part of our social media and photography team. While attending competitions and events in their region they interview their fellow athletes, coaches, and more. They provide a unique insight into what it’s like to attend sporting events and competitions and have fun!
Andrew Bigger Plaskett
Southeast Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 11 years Favorite thing to do outside of sports: Hangout with family and friends, go to the movies, play b-ball, work out, and lastly listen to music.
Kyle Emery
Northeast Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 18 years Favorite thing to do outside of sports: I love to go hiking with my dog in my free time or play basketball.
Haleigh Bates
Denver Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 10 years Favorite thing to do outside of sports: My favorite thing to do outside of SOCO is to vacation in Mexico.
Anna Mercado
Western Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 22 years Favorite thing to do outside of sports: My favorite thing to do outside of Special Olympics is making homemade tortillas, watching WWE wrestling, volunteering at my church, and doing my day program.
Connor Long
Northeast Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 17 years Favorite thing to do outside of sports: I enjoy acting & modeling, speaking as an advocate, singing the national anthem, cycling, video games, and cooking.
Marissa Powers
Denver Regional Representative
Years with SOCO: 14 years Favorite thing to do outside of sports: My favorite thing to do outside of Special Olympics is painting and playing my Nintendo Switch, and shopping at the mall.