By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Three Casey gymnasts soared to great heights at an inaugural Special Olympics state competition.
Miles Green, who secured the second place, Curtis Damato, third, and Christopher Sizer, fourth, starred in routines on six apparatus during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend comp.
It was the first time that Gymnastics Victoria included a Special Olympic section in their state championships in Melbourne.
The three train at a weekly Access All Abilities program at YMCA Berwick and Endeavour Hills leisure centres.
Centre director Monica Ellis said the trio had come a long way since starting gymnastics.
“They have achieved so much and we couldn’t be more proud.”
Ms Ellis said the program taught children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in a “safe and inclusive atmosphere”.
