Two Chautauqua County residents have been chosen to represent Team New York at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The local delegation includes 25-year-old Nicholas Kenzie of Mayville and 61-year-old Kevin Anderson of Jamestown, who will join more than 80 of their peers from across the state to face off against elite athletes from all 50 states. Kenzie, who has participated in various sports with Special Olympics New York for more than 10 years, will compete in swimming in this year’s competition. He says he feels extremely lucky to be attending, and is looking forward to being recognized nationally. Anderson has been coaching with Special Olympics since 2010, including swimming, golf, and bocce. Anderson — who will be coaching golf in the 2026 games — says he’s enthusiastic about attending his third USA Games with athletes and coaches from around the country.
More than 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches will compete in this year’s Special Olympics USA Games, which are slated for June 20-26…