Athlete:  Andy Miyares

County Program:  Miami-Dade

Special Olympics Athlete Since:  1992

Sports Athlete Competes In/Has Competed In:   Bowling, Swimming, Tennis, Golf, Basketball

Athlete Leadership Programs Involvement:  Global Messenger (2004)

About:   Andy's favorite sports are tennis and swimming.  Special Olympics has taught Andy to try his best in everything he does in life, to be a good sport and that he can make friends with so many other Special Olympics athletes around the state.  Special Olympics has given Andy the opportunity to be like and do things just like anyone else.  Andy likes to play bongos and volunteer at the school he attended.