Evan Visgilio of Old Lyme returned from the Vermont Special Olympic Winter Games in Mendon, Vt., with a Participation Ribbon, a Seventh Place Finish and a Sixth Place Finish. He was also named Vermont Special Olympics Rookie of the Year.
Pico Mountain located in Mendon, Vt., hosted the Vermont Special Olympics Winter Games the weekend of March 19-20. Evan, who skies for The Hermitage at Haystack Team, participated in Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G events, winning a Participation Ribbon in Slalom, a Seventh Place Ribbon in Giant Slalom and a Sixth Place Ribbon in the Super G. Evan advanced to Intermediate Division 3 this year. He was born with Down Syndrome and has been skiing for eight years.
Evan, who is 14-years-old, lives in Old Lyme with his parents John and Wendy Visgilio, as well as his siblings Brenna, Will and John. Evan attends Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School where he is in 8th Grade.
He trains at The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain in Wilmington, Vt., with his coaches Scott Serota, Corey Robinson and Kate Riley.
Thanks, Olwen!
Great Job Evan!!! You are awesome!! :))
Pete, Julie Alex & Liv