World Dwarf Games athletes bring home winning medals

CBC News | Posted: August 20, 2017 2:30 PM | Last Updated: August 20, 2017

N.L. athletes Brooklyn Wolfrey and Nicholas Quinn both captured medals

Image | Wolfrey and Quinn

Caption: Brooklyn Wolfrey (left) and Nicholas Quinn both netted medals at the World Dwarf Games. (CBC/Twitter)

Two Newfoundland and Labrador medalists who competed in the World Dwarf Games arrived back at home this week - with some extra hardware.

Going for gold: 9-year-old Labradorian performs, competes in World Dwarf Games

Brooklyn Wolfrey, 9, from Rigolet, Labrador captured two gold medals – for swimming and hockey.

Media Video | Here and Now : Brooklyn Wolfrey returns from World Dwarf Games

Caption: Nine-year-old Brooklyn Wolfrey arrived home in Labrador from the World Dwarf Games this week, with her winning medals in tow.

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Wolfrey also competed in soccer, basketball and track and field events.

Nicholas Quinn of Paradise took home five medals at the games, four gold and one bronze.

The 10-year-old competed in bocce and swimming, in which he took the top spot, as well as soccer, basketball, badminton and table tennis.

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