A special year for a special Olympics athlete
From the ribbons, medals, and trophies Victoria Machniak proudly displays, it’s easy to see it was a very special year for this special Olympian.
Over the past 15 years, Machniak fell in love with synchronized swimming and became a member of the North Battleford Water Doves where she began collecting awards.
“It feels great to win and know that my hard work has paid off,” Machniak told battlefordsNOW. “I love being in the water and love being a part of my team.”
This year Machniak earned ribbons at the Sandy Roberts National Stream Provincials, captured top honours with a trophy, a medal, and ribbons at the Sadie Caulder Knight Provincials, and medalled at the Canadian Prairie Open Competitions held in Saskatoon. Her mom, Linda Machniak, said watching her daughter perform is a thrill.