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Special Olympics set for 12 hour sponsored sports marathon

Athletes to compete from 9am-9pm

The Isle of Man Special Olympics sponsored 12 hour sports marathon is back.

Tomorrow (31 July) athletes will be taking on multiple sports non-stop from 9am-9pm.

Those taking part can choose to get involved with as many different activities as they'd like, which range from cycling and football to Zumba and Bocce.

Each athlete will be sponsored.

Sports and times:

Bocce -9am to 11am
Golf - 11am-12pm
Cycling - 12pm - 2pm
Football - 2pm -4pm
Zumba - 4pm - 5pm
Badminton - 5pm- 6pm
Keep Fit / Games - 6pm - 8pm
Disco - 8pm - 9pm

More information can be found on the Special Olympics Isle of Man Facebook page.

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