A Topeka native is coming home with a podium finish after competing in the World Special Olympics in Turin, Italy. According to a spokesperson from Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) , Bekah Henderson will be bringing home a bronze medal for her performance in the snowshoeing 50m.

The CUSD7 school in Madison County IL wins its second unified championship and had a pep rally to celebrate the acehivement.

Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, kicked off on March 6 with a gala dinner, where guests bid on one-of-a-kind auction items, including hand-painted Vespa Primaveras.

The 24-year-old completed the course in 1:57.450, more than two seconds ahead of the runner up, Mexico’s Alejandro Elias Gonzalez.

Indian athletes had a brilliant fourth day of the competition, winning 13 medals across four different sports.

Topekan Bekah Henderson has medaled in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy. Henderson won the bronze medal on Thursday in the 50-meter snowshoeing competition, which was held in Turin, Italy.

Emirati snowboarder Abdullah Al Nuaimi won a gold medal at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday, March 12.Read More: Karen Wazen Joins UNHCR to Advocate for Displaced Families Another UAE snowboarder,

India made a positive start to its campaign at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games, bagging four medals including two gold and as many silver in Turin, Italy. Also Read: WFI to hold Asian Championship trials on Mar 15 On Tuesday,