Meet the athletes competing in Athletics (Track& Field) at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
Christian Chappell
Home: Nashville
Years as an athlete: Two
Favorite pre-game snack: Eggs and banana
How do you like to celebrate: Dance
Athlete you want to meet: Russel Wilson
Years as an athlete: Two
Favorite pre-game snack: Eggs and banana
How do you like to celebrate: Dance
Athlete you want to meet: Russel Wilson
Matthew Diestelow
Home: Marshall County
On being a part of Team Tennessee: "I am excited to be a part of the team for the first time!"
Favorite musical group: The Backstreet Boys
Favorite pre-game snack: Wings
On being a part of Team Tennessee: "I am excited to be a part of the team for the first time!"
Favorite musical group: The Backstreet Boys
Favorite pre-game snack: Wings
Elise Harren
Home: Rutherford County
Years as an athlete: Nine
Other sports: Basketball & Soccer
Pre-game meal or snack: Fruit bars or protein bar. Fish, rice and cooked carrots.
Athletes she wants to meet: Simone Biles and Shawn Johnson
Years as an athlete: Nine
Other sports: Basketball & Soccer
Pre-game meal or snack: Fruit bars or protein bar. Fish, rice and cooked carrots.
Athletes she wants to meet: Simone Biles and Shawn Johnson