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Vergennes sprinter finds success at national Special Olympics

Hazel Rakowski, her teammates and coaches all pose for a photo at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota last week. Rakowski, 17, earned a silver and two bronze medals in sprinting events. Contributed photo
July 2, 2026
Hazel Rakowski earned three medals at the competition after a year of intense training.
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