Roy Paynter wins bronze at Special Olympics World Summer Games

P.E.I. athlete Roy Paynter has made his mark on an international stagewinning a bronze medal at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.

Paynter finished third in the 100-metre backstroke race on Friday in a time of 1:34.91.

Paynter, from Kensington, is the only Island athlete on the Canadian team. He qualified after a strong showing at the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, where he earned five medals.

Two more races

Paynter also competed in the 4x50 medley relay. He will swim in two more events in Abu Dhabithe 200freestyle on Sundayand 100breaststroke on Wednesday.

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