Two Hampshire figures skaters have jumped and span their way to victory at the inaugural Special Olympics Great Britain National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy.
Lyndhurst's Jonathan Clutterbuck and Ollie Snook, from Fareham, both won gold in their inclusive skating events.
It was part of the new week-long competition, which featured both alpine skiing and figure skating competitions.
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Colin Dyer, chief executive of Special Olympics GB, said: “Huge congratulations go to all athletes on their success at this first National Winter Games.
“Given the daily challenges that people with intellectual disabilities face throughout their lives, it’s a great achievement to be here competing and proudly representing their region at a national sporting event, let alone winning a medal.
“Events in the Special Olympics GB movement bring together so many people and give our athletes new levels of confidence."
Special Olympics Great Britain is the largest provider of sports training and competition for children and adults with an intellectual disability with more than 6,600 athletes benefitting from opportunities in 27 sports, delivered by a devoted team of 3,800 volunteers.
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