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PHOTOS: Special Olympics athletes compete at Hackettstown High School

Stretching between races are Special Olympics athletes Elizabeth Abazia of Pequannock, left, and Susan D’Amico of Ledgewood, right. Helping Susan keep her balance is Special Olympics volunteer Patricia Tomitz of Parsippany, a Dover Area 3 Special Olympics volunteer.
Stretching between races are Special Olympics athletes Elizabeth Abazia of Pequannock, left, and Susan D’Amico of Ledgewood, right. Helping Susan keep her balance is Special Olympics volunteer Patricia Tomitz of Parsippany, a Dover Area 3 Special Olympics volunteer.
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Enjoying the festivities between races are Special Olympics athletes Rhonda Brown, left, and Pam Yee, right, both of Whippany. Chatting with them is Karolyn Fraine of Long Valley, a member of the Youth Ministry at St. Luke’s Church in Long Valley.
Enjoying the festivities between races are Special Olympics athletes Rhonda Brown, left, and Pam Yee, right, both of Whippany. Chatting with them is Karolyn Fraine of Long Valley, a member of the Youth Ministry at St. Luke’s Church in Long Valley.
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Tackling the high jump is Special Olympics athlete Ryan O’Rourke of Sparta.
Tackling the high jump is Special Olympics athlete Ryan O’Rourke of Sparta.
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Stretching between races are Special Olympics athletes Sean Massarone of Vernon, left, and Wayne George of Ledgewood.
Stretching between races are Special Olympics athletes Sean Massarone of Vernon, left, and Wayne George of Ledgewood.
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Special Olympics volunteers Sophia Pescatore, left, and Samantha Starrs, right, both of Long Valley, cheer on Special Olympics athlete Andrew Hertel of Sparta at the Area 3 Special Olympics Track & Field Meet.
Special Olympics volunteers Sophia Pescatore, left, and Samantha Starrs, right, both of Long Valley, cheer on Special Olympics athlete Andrew Hertel of Sparta at the Area 3 Special Olympics Track & Field Meet.
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Showing off their medals between races are (from left) Special Olympics athletes Aaron Bono of Wantage, Lenny Syfor of Hardyston, and Andrew Hertel of Sparta.
Showing off their medals between races are (from left) Special Olympics athletes Aaron Bono of Wantage, Lenny Syfor of Hardyston, and Andrew Hertel of Sparta.
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Above, taking a break between races, (from left) Special Olympics athlete Carol Spilatros of Vernon gets up close and personal with Boomer, a golden retriever therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International, and his handler Linda Justesen of Newton.
Above, taking a break between races, (from left) Special Olympics athlete Carol Spilatros of Vernon gets up close and personal with Boomer, a golden retriever therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International, and his handler Linda Justesen of Newton.
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Left, stretching before one of his races is Special Olympics athlete Chris Byrne of Morris Plains.
Left, stretching before one of his races is Special Olympics athlete Chris Byrne of Morris Plains.
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Taking a break between races is Special Olympics athlete Joseph Dunlop of Vernon, left, who receives congratulations from Special Olympics volunteer Sarah Guida of Long Valley.
Taking a break between races is Special Olympics athlete Joseph Dunlop of Vernon, left, who receives congratulations from Special Olympics volunteer Sarah Guida of Long Valley.
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Special Olympics athlete Conner Frick of Boonton, left, prepares for an upcoming race as Special Olympics volunteer Ric Norman of Blairstown cheers him on.
Special Olympics athlete Conner Frick of Boonton, left, prepares for an upcoming race as Special Olympics volunteer Ric Norman of Blairstown cheers him on.
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