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Athletes With Special Needs Compete For Gold

The 4th annual FargoMania competition is back at the SHAC

October 20, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Jackie Long says she’s been an athlete for as long as she can remember. “I’m trying to keep myself going, so this is one way for me to keep my health and keep myself going,” she said. But it was only four years ago that she was finally able to compete for a medal. “We train for…

Local Athletes Prep for FargoMania

TNT Kid's Fitness and Gymnastics trains individuals with disabilities for competition

July 13, 2017

FARGO, ND — Several area athletes are prepping for FargoMania. It’s an adapted fitness competition for individuals with disabilities. Disability is not synonymous with inability. That’s what trainers at TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics are hoping to teach their athletes coping with physical or mental handicaps. “There’s a lot of misconception, a lot of stereotypes that surround a lot of…