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2026 USA Games

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Meet the athletes and coach representing Team Tennessee in Powerlifting at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

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Athletes
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Brad Davis

Home: Blount County
Years as an athlete: 20
Other sports: Skiing
Favorite pump up song: Thriller by Michael Jackson
Athlete you want to meet: Peyton Manning

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Dakota Davis

Home: Upper Cumberland
Years as an athlete: 2
Favorite thing about Special Olympics: Meeting new friends
On being a part of Team Tennessee: "It's exciting and nervous and I can't wait!"
Favorite artist: Skillet

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Patricia Kostiw

Home: Nashville
Years as an athlete: 5
Favorite music artist: Backstreet Boys
Athlete you want to meet: Tom Brady
Favorite way to celebrate: Party

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Charlie Watson

Home: Knoxville
Years as an athlete: 8
Favorite music genre: Latin
Favorite pre-game snack: Chocolate
Athlete you want to meet: Peyton Manning

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Coach
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Nina Weston

Home: Upper Cumberland
USA games attended: Orlando 2022
Favorite pump up song: Look up child by Lauren Daigle
Favorite pre-game snack: Almond butter
Athlete you want to meet: Eddie Hall