Jeremiah Stumpfig of Houghton Lake, Michigan, started competing in Special Olympics two years ago and has trained in cross country skiing and soccer. At the age of 5, Jeremiah began skiing and will now represent Special Olympics USA in cross country skiing. He feels most proud when he is racing, even when he does not win. Although he describes himself as shy, he has met many friends and has tried new activities through Special Olympics.
In addition to his accomplishments in sports, he earned his high school diploma, has a driver’s license and owns his own home. Jeremiah is employed part-time at Walmart, where he works as a cart attendant. At work, he pushes carts for many hours, strengthening his body for competition. For the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, he will travel internationally for the first time.