Special Olympians Compete In New Jersey Winter Games: See Photos

NEW JERSEY — The Olympic Winter Games are happening in Beijing, and local athletes with Special Olympics New Jersey have been competing as well.

Last week, 235 athletes competed in events like alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon has hosted the Special Olympics Winter Games for 40 years.

The weather cooperated, and there was plenty of snow on the ground for the competitors.

Friday, Feb. 18, speed skaters will race in Old Bridge Township. In March, figure skaters will compete in West Orange.

You can find results by event listed here.

Special Olympics New Jersey began formal programming in 1969. You can read more about the organization's history here.

SONJ offers sports training and competition in 24 sports for 26,000 athletes across the Garden State.