special olympics

They call it the "Jackalope Jump," and let me tell you, it's not just a name! This weekend was a blend of fun, community spirit, and a lot of water.

According to the release, money raised by the event goes to provide year-round sports training and competition and to help athletes live healthier lives and feel a sense of inclusion in the community.

Summer Sports Classic this weekend

Wyoming will be represented by two incredible athletes during the Special Olympics World Winter Games, which will be held in Kazan Russia on January 22-25.

The Cheyenne leg of the torch run will begin at the intersection of Capitol and Randall Avenues around 9 a.m. that morning.

To date, more than $75,000 has been raised

The Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run up Capitol from Storey Gym to the Wyoming Supreme Court Building drew attention to Wyoming Special Olympics

Special Olympics, Wyoming, 2017, Jackalope Jump, fundraiser,Sloans Lake

Over 700 athletes are in Wyoming for the games, which continued Friday with basketball, swimming and diving, and track and field events.

If you were out and about in Cheyenne Thursday morning you may have seen some of the state's best athletes!