Turramurra local Trent Jones has taken home a Gold Mental in the Special Olympics Winter Games 2025. This year’s Games took place in the alpine resort, Sestriere, north of Turin, Italy.
Trent participated in 3 skiing events – Alpine Skiing, Giant Slalom, and Super G – winning first place in the intermediate division of Giant Slalom on the 12th of March. He was one of the oldest competitors at 53 years old.
Together, Australian athletes secured 3 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals, and 3 Bronze Medals. The Australian team was made up of 14 competitors, plus the coaches and support staff.
‘I went really really really fast,’ said Trent after winning the Gold. ‘Go Australia!’ yelled Trent excitedly.
Celebrating the victory with family, who travelled across the globe to watch Trent receive Gold on the international podium, Trent is thrilled to have won.
He has another ski camp in August and will be competing in the Interschools Special Olympics.
Though in his 50s, Trent does not want to slow down his skiing.
‘He will want to continue as long as possible,’ said Jill Jones, Trent’s mother. ‘We will encourage him.’