2006 National Games
 
 
 
 
 

National Games Athlete Biography

Eric Markis
DOB: 2/17/65
Area: Sacramento
Sport: Basketball

1. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS?
I have been involved for 28 years.

2. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS?
Special Olympics is lots of fun. I get to socialize with lots of people and my fellow team members.

3. WHERE DO YOU GO TO WORK?
I do recycling work for Pride Industries.

4. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE NATIONAL GAMES
I can't wait for all of the excitement of competing against basketball teams from around the United States. I hope our team wins our division!

5. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MEDAL OR RIBBON THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF?
I am very proud of the gold medal I won for the 1500 meter race.

6. WHEN YOU ARE NOT DOING SPECIAL OLYMPICS WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?
I love square dancing, bowling and going to basketball games with my Dad. I like to hang out at the mall with my girlfriend.

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