Special Olympics Michigan athlete Eddie Sturm, middle, poses with his parents Connie Sturm, left, and Greg Sturm, right, at Bennett Track during the Special Olympics Michigan 2017 Summer Games.
Most athletes decide to end their careers after 10 to 20 years. That isn't the case for Special Olympics athletes.
Climax native Eddie Sturm, representing Area 16, is competing in his 28th SOMI Summer Games. Now 36, Sturm has been competing in the games since he was eight years old.
The summer games is a perfect opportunity to grow as a friend and as an athlete — Sturm is no exception.