By Chris Chavez and Keith Turner Jr.
“I have a story for you; I’m a ladies man.”
Meet Zach Leeker, a 25-year old member of the
Sharks Special Olympics swim team from Saint Charles, Mo.
Saturday, Leeker earned a bronze medal in the
men's 50-meter backstroke and a gold medal in the men's 50-meter freestyle at
the Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games.
He said he didn't want to just be known for his
swimming ability but also as a “ladies man.”
On the MizzouRec Complex pool deck, he certainly
made his presence known. With a smile for everyone, Leeker pumped up the crowd,
shouting "c'mon," and “let’s go sharks.” Leeker insisted (nicely)
that fans should cheer for him, and he was quick to urge on his teammates.
Ending the day with a gold medal around his neck, Leeker couldn’t help but lead the crowd in a jubilant victory dance.
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