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Local athlete shines in world Special Olympics

Olds resident and Special Olympics athlete Mark Mengersen did well during the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games, held March 14-21 in Abu Dhabi.
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Olds resident Mark Mengersen, second from left, and teammates show off the silver medals they won during the World Special Olympic Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.

Olds resident and Special Olympics athlete Mark Mengersen did well during the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games, held March 14-21 in Abu Dhabi.

Mengersen, a member of the 10-pin bowling team, got a silver medal in team bowling, third place in bowling doubles and eighth place in men's singles.

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