Special Olympics

<p>Brian Carter from Durham County lifts a heavy weight with a volunteer behind him during the triple combo competition in the powerlifing event in the Witherspoon Cinema as part of the Special Olympics Saturday, Jun 3 2017. Powerlifting was among several events taking place on campus during the Special Olympics Summer Games. The Olympics allow those with disabilities across North Carolina the chance to compete in various sporting events.</p>

Sam Feldstein

Brian Carter from Durham County lifts a heavy weight with a volunteer behind him during the triple combo competition in the powerlifing event in the Witherspoon Cinema as part of the Special Olympics Saturday, Jun 3 2017. Powerlifting was among several events taking place on campus during the Special Olympics Summer Games. The Olympics allow those with disabilities across North Carolina the chance to compete in various sporting events.

The Special Olympics Summer Games began on Friday with the opening ceremony in Reynold’s Coliseum. Athletes from different North Carolina counties competed in nine events in Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs. The events included athletics, bowling, cheerleading, cycling, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, swimming and volleyball.