David Dunn
Local Community
Prince George
When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?
I started when I was about 15 years old. My parents had friends who were involved with Special Olympics and they suggested that I join.
Will this be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, what other National Games did you compete in, and in what sports?
I went to the SO Canada Summer Games in Vancouver for swimming in 2014 and the Winter Games in Calgary in 2024 for snowshoeing.
What were your results in the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games? How did you feel about your performance?
I won 2 Gold medals, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, and achieved a couple of personal best times. I trained very hard, so I was proud of my performance and I am training harder to get some more personal best times.
What does being part of Special Olympics Team BC 2026 mean to you?
It means I get to go to Nationals in Medicine Hat where I will compete with some of the best swimmers in Canada. I get to meet a lot of new friends and coaches.
What is your goal for these National Games?
I hope to win some medals, get some best times, and have some fun doing it.
What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?
Participating in SOBC Provincial Summer Games 2025 in my home town where my parents helped out. My teachers from elementary and high school, family friends, neighbours, teammates, and coaches all came to cheer for me. That was the best.
What do you like most about the sport you will compete in at National Games?
Swimming helps me stay in shape, and I have met so many new friends from the swim club.
What would you say about Special Olympics to encourage someone to get involved?
You meet lots of new friends, the coaches are great, and you get lots of exercise.
Please tell us a little bit more about yourself! What else would you like people to know about you?
My favourite sport is swimming, but I also love basketball because the people I met are wonderful. I like getting exercise to stay fit and healthy. I also enjoy cooking, painting and traveling. My best friend is my Super Dog, Clark.