Stephen Foster of Fairview, North Carolina, is a multi-sport athlete who has competed with Special Olympics for nearly 20 years. He will represent Special Olympics USA in alpine skiing in Italy.
Through Special Olympics, Stephen has gained experience with teamwork and leadership while also learning to cope with anxiety. He admires his family for encouraging him to pursue his interests in sports, as he’s always loved competition and helping others.
Stephen works as a car detailer and is spending time with his dad to train and prepare for international competition. He looks forward to being a good ambassador for his country at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025.