Beth Meyer, long-time resident of Bittersweet Farms and renowned Special Olympian, has been selected to represent Ohio in swimming at the 2022 USA Summer Games. The competition will be held in Orlando, Florida June 4-12, 2022.
When she heard the news of her selection, Beth said with gusto, “Florida, here I come! I am speechless. This is the best gift I have ever gotten! This has always been my dream. I will give it all I’ve got! Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in my attempt!”
A decorated Special Olympian in both swimming and skiing, Beth has competed in both sports for decades at the state level and considers her gold medals one of the greatest accomplishments of her life. Having recently celebrated her 60th birthday, Beth is one of the oldest athletes selected to compete nationally in swimming. Kelley Watson of Lucas County Special Olympics says, “Beth has been with our program for over 30 years and she has always dreamed of being part of the national competition. We have just been waiting for her to be chosen…this is truly a dream come true for her!”
Beth was one of the first residents of Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse, Ohio and has called Bittersweet “home” for nearly four decades. Bittersweet’s mission is to positively impact the lives of individuals with autism, and since its founding in 1983, its philosophy has emphasized aerobic activity and active lifestyles for all. Beth’s remarkable athletic achievements are the fruit of decades of hard work inspired by this philosophy.
For updates on Beth’s training and journey to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Summer Games, follow Bittersweet on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bittersweetfarms or Instagram at www.instagram.com/bittersweet_83.
