Team Arkansas claims medals and personal bests at Special Olympics USA Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Team Arkansas concluded the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis on Friday, achieving an impressive finish. All swimmers from the team set personal-best times, with Alex Davis winning gold in both the 100 freestyle and the 100 individual medley. Jai Glann secured bronze in the 100 freestyle despite a lost pair of goggles. The team also earned gold in the women’s relay and silver in the men’s relay and unified bocce, while Josh McGuire claimed gold in tennis. The athletes will return home on Saturday after a week filled with resilience and sportsmanship.
- •All swimmers recorded personal-best times during finals
- •Alex Davis won gold in two events
- •Jai Glann won bronze despite challenges
- •Arkansas captured multiple medals across events
- •Team returns home on Saturday after the games
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Team Arkansas finishes Special Olympics USA Games with medals and Personal Bests
"MINNEAPOLIS — Team Arkansas closed out the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games with a strong final day Friday, highlighted by a perfect showing in the pool as every swimmer recorded a personal-best time. Alex Davis led the way with gold medals in the 100 freestyle and 100 individual medley, while Jai Glann fought through a […]
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