Team Saskatchewan is heading home from the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat with a haul of 57 medals, a performance that placed the province fifth overall at the national competition. The delegation collected 22 gold, 17 silver and 18 bronze medals over the week of events.
Standout performances across multiple sports
The final days of competition produced a string of top finishes for Saskatchewan athletes. Powerlifting was a major source of golds for the team: Annalise Brown swept her 52.01-to-57 kilogram class by winning gold in the bench press, deadlift, squat and the all-around title. Liam Bonnell also shone in powerlifting, taking gold in the squat and all-around in the 83.01-to-93 kilogram division while adding silver medals in the bench press and deadlift and a bronze in the three-lift event.
Rhythmic gymnastics delivered several highlights. Dylan Dovell won gold in rings, rope, sticks and the all-around; Jordan Blomme earned gold in the ball event plus silver in ribbon; and Victoria Sarty brought home gold in ribbon and bronze in the ball.
The pool was another strong area for Saskatchewan. Sam Fisher claimed gold in the 50-metre butterfly and added silver in the 200-metre backstroke and 100-metre freestyle as well as bronze in the 200-metre freestyle. Lindsay Reimer won gold in the 100-metre freestyle and silver in the 100-metre breaststroke. Tyler Servant finished with gold in the 50-metre butterfly, silver in the 200-metre freestyle and bronze in the 200-metre backstroke. Tate Zimmerman collected silver in the 100-metre backstroke, 50- and 200-metre breaststroke events and bronze in the 100-metre individual medley and 200-metre freestyle.
Medal summary
The team’s final medal count underscores depth across disciplines and the success of athletes with a range of abilities and specialities.
| Medal | Count |
|---|---|
| Gold | 22 |
| Silver | 17 |
| Bronze | 18 |
| Total | 57 |
What this means for communities across Saskatchewan
Special Olympics competitions are about much more than podium finishes. For athletes and families across the province, the Games offer a chance to compete, build confidence and represent their communities at a national level. The variety of sports in which Saskatchewan medalled — from powerlifting and rhythmic gymnastics to swimming — shows program growth and broader access to training and coaching for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Local clubs, coaches and volunteers play a central role in preparing athletes for national competition. The results out of Medicine Hat speak to work at the grassroots level: clubs sustaining training, volunteers coordinating travel and families supporting athletes’ day-to-day preparation.
- Wide success: Medals came from both individual events and all-around competitions, showing versatility among athletes.
- Developmental impact: Strong finishes can encourage further investment in local Special Olympics programs and adaptive-sport resources.
- Community recognition: Athletes’ achievements offer opportunities for communities to celebrate inclusion and competitive excellence.
While the medal count is an objective measure of success, participants and supporters frequently note how the Games build friendships and life skills. The delegation’s performance in Medicine Hat will likely reverberate in home clubs as athletes return to training and local competitions.
Team Saskatchewan’s final results from the Games demonstrate a concentrated effort by athletes, coaches and families across the province. Those groups will now shift focus to local seasons, clinics and next steps in athlete development, carrying lessons and momentum from the national stage back to communities across Saskatchewan.
