2006 National Games
 
 
 
 
 

National Games Athlete Biography

Christopher Onnela
DOB: 3/13/80
Area: Sacramento
Sport: Basketball

1. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS?
I have been involved for over 17 years.

2. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS?
Special Olympics has given me the chance to build my confident and feel good about myself. I also love the chance to speak in public about Special Olympics.

3. WHERE DO YOU GO TO WORK?
I work full time for Pride Industries in their electronics division.

4. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE NATIONAL GAMES
I hope to make some new friends and to win the gold medal for me and my team.

5. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MEDAL OR RIBBON THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF?
I have earned to many of them in so many different sports; they are all very special to me.

6. WHEN YOU ARE NOT DOING SPECIAL OLYMPICS WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?
I love to play golf. You can find me on the golf course almost year round!

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