Performing for Special Olympics West Hawaii at the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles, Wong turned in a performance that was indeed special.
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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