Oct. 12, 2009

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DAYTON, Ohio - The Wright State swimming and diving program culminated their month with the Special Olympics of Greater Dayton with the annual Area 2 Swim Meet at the WSU Natatorium on Friday, October 9. The Raiders hosted the SOGD for the past three weeks to train for the event before hosting the meet on Saturday.

As the Swimming and Diving team prepared for their season, they helped some of their friends from the Greater Dayton chapter of the Special Olympics prepare for their competition in the Area 2 Swim Meet to be held at the Wright State Natatorium.

The Green and Gold's relationship with the Special Olympics of Greater Dayton started during the 1988-89 season. This marks the 21^st season that the swimming and diving program has teamed with the Area 2 chapter to train and host the SOGD Area 2 Swim Meet.

The Special Olympics is Founded on the belief that individuals with cognitive disabilities formerly known as mental retardation can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy, and benefit from participation in individual and team sports, adapted as necessary, to meet the needs of those with special mental and physical limitations.

The men's squad is 2-0 after sweeping a pair of dual meets on the opening weekend, while the women's team is 3-0 after a season opening quad meet. The next action for the Raiders will be on October 22 as they host Green Bay starting at 5:00 in the WSU Natatorium.

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