In his first appearance at the Special Olympics USA held from Sunday, July 1, through Friday, July 6, 2018, in Seattle, Washington, West Chicago resident Chris Chavez, age 20, won the 100 meter dash with a 13.99 seconds finish. Then he proceeded to win another gold in the running long jump with the 4.02 meter attempt, plus two second place wins in the mini javelin throw (22.25 meters).
(photos courtesy of Juan Chavez)