Performing for Special Olympics West Hawaii at the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles, Wong turned in a performance that was indeed special. ADVERTISING Performing for Special Olympics West Hawaii at the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles,
Performing for Special Olympics West Hawaii at the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles, Wong turned in a performance that was indeed special.
Wong brought home two goals and two silvers in powerlifting.
He received silver in squat with 180 kilograms, silver in bench with a 107.5 kilograms and gold in deadlift with 205 kilograms. Wong also won gold in a combination of all three lifts with 492.5 kilograms — which equals 1094.5 pounds lifted.
5 questions
Favorite song: ‘Kawaipunahel’ by Keali’i Reichel
What makes you happy: Going to California/working with horses and dogs
Favorite cartoon character: Anything Disney
Favorite food: Chicken katsu
Favorite sports role model: Himself
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