Particular Olympics Athletes Mannequin Webshop Merchandise

Six Special Olympics athletes pose in Special Olympics shirts and hats. — Again row (left to proper): Tim Gowen, Annu Singleton, and Perez Plater. Entrance row (left to proper): Alexea Wentz, Marti Clark and Michelle Andrade.

Friends Marti Clark leans on the shoulder of Michelle Andrade as they pose for the camera. — Michelle Andrade and Marti Clark have been pals earlier than collaborating within the photoshoot.

On October 27 2023, six athletes gathered at Particular Olympics headquarters able to strike a pose on behalf of the Special Olympics Webshop! Through the photoshoot, the athletes modeled chosen merchandise that’s now accessible via the web retailer. The goal was to carry an genuine appear and feel to the webshop by including photos of precise athletes to the product line-up.

A number of the athletes had earlier modeling expertise however most didn’t. Nevertheless, an excellent time was had by all. Particular Olympics Washington, DC athlete Marti Clark mentioned, “It was enjoyable and I really feel like a mannequin! I like all of the hoodies!”

Particular Olympics DC athlete Annu Singleton gave the thumbs as much as the clothes and the expertise. “I’ve two phrases concerning the photoshoot—“superb” and “phenomenal!” I obtained the prospect to be in one thing totally different and have the chance to indicate everybody that we (athletes) can do something after we put our minds to it. Don’t let anybody inform you you may’t do that or you may’t try this!”

The net retailer affords Particular Olympics-branded gadgets corresponding to jewellery, drinkware, sports activities gear, and clothes. Particular collections, corresponding to a collaboration with WWE and Particular Olympics for the collectively branded School of Strength product line. The Particular Olympics marquee Spread the Word: Inclusion marketing campaign gadgets are additionally accessible in addition to Inclusion Revolution Radio merchandise. Proceeds from all gross sales instantly profit the motion.

Study extra concerning the athlete fashions and see behind-the-scene-photos beneath.

Michelle Andrade, Particular Olympics Maryland, participates in bocce, kayaking, basketball, bowling, snowshoeing, cheerleading, and dance although her favourite sport is cheerleading. She loves competing on the native and state ranges.

Marti Clark, Particular Olympics DC, participates in basketball, tennis and cheerleading. Her favourite sport is cheerleading and her favourite Particular Olympics second was competing on the 2015 Particular Olympics World Video games in Los Angeles, CA.

Tim Gowen, Particular Olympics Maryland, participates in bowling, bocce, and the Torch Run. His favourite sport is bowling and his favourite Particular Olympics second was successful a gold medal in bowling on the state video games.

Perez Plater, Particular Olympics DC, participates in golf and basketball. His favourite sport is golf and his favourite Particular Olympics second was successful a gold medal on the 2022 USA Video games.

Annu Singleton, Particular Olympics Maryland, participates in 17 sports activities together with kayaking, crusing, soccer and snowshoeing with velocity skating being his favourite. He was excited to participate in Maryland state Polar Plunge for the primary time ever this yr.

Alexea Wentz, Particular Olympics Maryland, participates in cheerleading, dance, and bowling. Although cheerleading is her favourite sport, her favourite Particular Olympics second was discovering out she was going to the 2022 USA Video games in Orlando, FL to symbolize her state in bowling.