Isaiah Thomas battled to earn Special Olympics of T&T’s (SOTT) second medal at the Special Olympics USA Games on Thursday.
Thomas had mixed results in the pool round of Bocce Singles losing his first game 7-8 in a keenly contested game before winning his second game 12-5. In the medal round, he overcame his opponent from Wisconsin 14-7 to win his first medal at international tournament, a bronze.
Teammates Michele Cooper won her first game 5-4 before losing her second game of the pool round 5-11.
In the second round of competition, Cooper was able to claim fifth Place.
Gary James-Boodoo won his fifth place contest after losing his pool round games 7-8 and 11-0 in his Bocce Singles Division.
The athletes now move on to Bocce doubles competition.