World Games / National Games
National Games
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2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games
Shanghai, China
Connecticut Athletes
| ATHLETE: |
Patrick Kral |
| HOMETOWN: |
Guilford, Connecticut |
| AGE: |
27 |
| SPORT: |
Marathon |
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Patrick Kral is no stranger to marathons, he has competed in many marathons in the past including: New York City, Philadelphia, Marine Corp (Washington DC), Cincinatti, Long Island and Hartford. He tries to run at least two marathons per year. He also competed in the marathon during the 2003 Special Olympics World Games held in Ireland. Patrick first started running when he chose to join the cross country team at Guilford high school and Special Olympics Connecticut. Patrick also works in the fitness/running world. He works at Planet Fitness in Branford, Club Fitness in Guilford and The Sound Runner in Branford.
"Through Special Olympics, I learned that I could succeed and excel at my chosen sport - long distance running." - Patrick Kral.
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