Another Special Olympic Event

Jena swam in her first 'regular' meet for Special Olympics on October 2, 2010.  In the past, she has swam in the developmental swim meet which is the beginning levels in swallow water.  She had raced the 10 and 15 meter races for free style and back stroke.

This year her coaches decided she was ready for the Big Time and she was moved to the 25 meter length which in one length of a Olympic size pool and it was deep...so deep that Jena was worried about it.  She had practiced some in very deep water and she talked about wanting to swim in a small pool not the big one.  Her coaches said she was ready and SHE DID IT.  Two races across the 25 meters--back stroke and free style.  She was nervous but she got in and swam the races to the end without stopping.  Here is a short movie of her backstroke...ignoring my cheering for Katie and Jena.

Here is Jena with some friends showing their medals from that event.  Fun times...

And a look at Sardine Canyon on our way home from the meet which was held at Utah State University in Logan, Utah.  Jena took this pictures as we were driving.

The Logan Temple in the skyline of Logan

Pictures by Jena Hall