Patricia Pecora, of Dover, competes in a swimming event in the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Emirates, last month. “All I thought about were bringing home those medals when I was competing,” she said. (Submitted photo)

Special Olympics swimmer Patricia Pecora medalled twice at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Likewise, tennis player Andrew Crout won two medals in tennis, while bowler Edward Joyner also had two top-ten finishes. Pecora and Crout, both long-time competitors, said the opportunity to compete at the highest level was the biggest award.