News and Music Discovery
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Murray Teen Wins Gold In Special Olympics USA Games

Special Olympics Kentucky Facebook Page
Joseph Ramirez of Murray (left) and Ryan Barts (right) of Georgetown both win their heats of the 100-meter dash.

A Murray teen won gold this week at the Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington.

This year marks the fourth Special Olympic USA Games where more than 4,000 athletes and coaches represent 50 state programs and the District of Columbia.

16-year-old Joseph Ramirez of Murray placed first in his division for the 100-meter dash. He also finished first in the 200-meter dash. He finished a full second before his competitors.

According to Ramirez’ bio on the Special Olympics website, this is the first time he has participated in the USA Games.

Ramirez has been a Special Olympics athlete for seven years and also competes in softball.

Ramirez is one of 45 athletes from Kentucky that placed in the USA Games this year.

Taylor is a recent Murray State University graduate where she studied journalism and history. When she's not reporting for WKMS, she enjoys creative writing and traveling. She loves writing stories that involve diversity, local culture and history, nature and recreation, art and music, and national or local politics. If you have a news tip or idea, shoot her an email at tinman1@murraystate.edu!
Related Content