Special Olympian Competes

Clare Lines, a Special Olympic skier from Redditch, has competed in the Winter Games in South Korea.

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Special Olympic skier returns from Winter Games with two bronze medals

Special Olympian Clare Lines from Redditch (back row 2nd from left) returns to England Credit: ITV News Central

A Special Olympic skier from Redditch has won two bronze medals at the Winter Games in South Korea.

Clare Lines flew back to Heathrow today with the rest of the Great Britain team.

Between them they picked up 13 medals, including six gold, four silver and three bronze.

The World Winter Games in South Korea took place in PyeongChang, from 26th January to 6th February.

2,800 athletes from 100 nations took part.

Special Olympians prepare for 11-hour flight to South Korea

Clare Lines from Redditch, Worcestershire, and team member Elizabeth Allen Credit: ITV News Central
Clare Lines with VIP competitor pass at airport Credit: ITV News Central

The Special Olympic ski team, including Clare Lines from Redditch in Worcestershire, fly out to South Korea today to take part in the Winter Games in PyeongChang.

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Special Olympian flies to South Korea

Special Olympics Great Britain skiers at the airport - Clare Lines from Redditch in centre Credit: ITV News Central

Clare Lines, a Special Olympic skier from Redditch, is flying out to South Korea today with the rest of the skiing team to compete in the Special Olympics Winter Games.

They're waiting at the airport before their 11-hour flight to the country.