Written by Sarah Bergstrom, USC blog contributor
With the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in our own backyard this week, USC athletics wanted to do everything it could to be involved. Trojan athletes from a handful of sports came out to support different events throughout the week and learn more about some of the incredible competitors at this year's Games.
USC's Diego Lopez knows a little something about strength as a javelin thrower for the Trojan track & field team. But after meeting 11-time Special Olympics gold medalist Jackie Barrett, Lopez had a new perspective on what it means to be strong. Barrett, or the "Newfoundland Moose" as he's often called, is somewhat of a celebrity in the Special Olympics community and Lopez had the opportunity to talk with him on Thursday as the powerlifter cheered on his Canadian teammates.
Here is Lopez with the Special Olympics powerlifting legend...
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