Complete Senior Olympic Results from Socorro County Participants

by Staff | August 6, 2010 | Filed under: Sports

Eight athletes represented Socorro County July 28 to Aug. 1, in the New Mexico Senior Olympics. Out of 13 events, the Socorro group won 12 medals. All athletes who won a medal are qualified to compete in the National Senior Olympic Games next year in Houston, Texas.

Gold Medal
• Melvin Cole, San Antonio, Horseshoes 65-69
• Larry Cowan San Antonio, Horseshoes 75-79
• Larry Cowan San Antonio, Archery Compound Release 75-79
• Richardo Gutierrez, Socorro, Basketball Free Throws 65-69
• Michael Hawkes, San Antonio, Track 100-meter 50-54
• Michael Hawks, San Antonio, Track 200-meter 50-54
• Nick Silva, Socorro, Golf 60-64
• Gene Steele, Socorro, Cycling 5K 75-79
• Gene Steele, Socorro, Cycling 10K 75-79
• Gene Steele, Socorro, Cycling 1-mile 75-79

Silver Medal
• Steven Gonzales, San Antonio, Triathlon 55-59

Bronze Medal
• Richardo Gutierrez, Socorro, 3-Point Shooting 65-69