U.S. Special Olympic Athletes Visit Embassy
Abril 4, 2006

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Six swimmers from the Miami, Florida area represented the United States at the first Latin American Special Olympic games that were held from March 28-April 2, 2006. 

The athletes, their trainer, three mothers, and Salvadoran escort volunteers are pictured at the U.S. Embassy with Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Butler and members of the U.S. Marine Guard Detachment. 

Standing left to right: Corporal Nathaniel Beck; Heather Ames, swimmer; Linda Perry, mother of Nicholas Perry; Nicholas Perry, swimmer; Andy Miyares, swimmer; Edymar Uzcategui, swimmer; Michael A. Butler, Deputy Chief of Mission; Milagros Fernandez, swimmer; Ana Maria Miyares, mother of Andy; Ninoska Fernandez, mother of Milagros;  Corporal Elan Weissberg.  Seated left to right: José Martell, escort; Karla Avalos, escort; Ximena Vidaurre, swimmer.