2006 National Games
 
 
 
 
 

National Games Athlete Biography

Melissa Ahrens
DOB: 7/18/78
Area: South Lake Tahoe
Sport: Aquatics

1. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS?
Approximately 20 years.

2. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS?
My Team Tahoe friends and doing all the sport we get to do.

3. WHERE DO YOU GO TO SCHOOL?
Lake Tahoe Community College

4. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE NATIONAL GAMES
I am so excited to go on the airplane, meeting new friends and trying to win a gold medal for swimming. I can't believe I got picked to go to the Nationals!

5. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MEDAL OR RIBBON THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF?
I just love all my medals and ribbons. Every sport I can compete in, I always try to win the gold.

6. WHEN YOU ARE NOT DOING SPECIAL OLYMPICS WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?
I like to go to school and learn different things. I hope take care of my Grandma. I also like to watch movies, listen to my CD's and sing and dance.

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