Amy Wollmershauser of Tulsa, Oklahoma, became a Special Olympics athlete 35 years ago, having competed in athletics, basketball, bocce and snowshoeing. Before her introduction to Special Olympics, Amy was shy and struggled to make friends. Now, she has more friends than ever. Her network will continue to expand as she represents Special Olympics USA in snowshoeing. This will be Amy’s fourth time competing in a Special Olympics World Games. She has also competed in four Special Olympics USA Games. In the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, Amy ran in the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Final Leg. Three years prior, she was recognized with the LETR International Executive Council Athlete Award.
Amy is employed full-time as a grocery clerk at Reasor’s Foods, where she averages 35,000 steps a day. She is training to do her best in competition and celebrate her accomplishments with an Italian gelato.