KMXT 100.1 FM Public Radio in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak’s Special Olympics world champion comes home today and supporters and friends are encouraging everyone to turn out at the airport to welcome him back.
Christopher Kavanaugh, a power lifter, will return to Kodiak packing four medals won in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece.
Kavanaugh finished the competition with one gold, two silver and a bronze.
— (Olympic Athlete 1 :02 "Yo, that is just awesome!")
That is Dan Canavan who is the community director of Kodiak Special Olympics.
He says Kavanaugh’s four-medal take includes a gold and a personal best-plus a division title:
— (Olympic Athlete 2 :45 "He power lifted … in his division.")
Kavanaugh and his family are due to arrive on today’s afternoon jet. Canavan says he’s hoping the community gives the Special Olympics champion a big welcome home.
You can join the welcoming party by being at the airport in time to meet the 4:03 Alaska Airlines flight.
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