C.J. Haerter podiums in Jackson Hole Special Olympics

CJ Haerter gets raises his arms in a "V" for victory getting 2nd place in slalom. Photo: Muggins Haerter

PARK CITY, Utah — Tuesday is United Nations World Down  Syndrome Day, a day like any other for Park City’s C.J. Haerter. Representing the Special Olympics of Utah, he placed second in Slalom and third in Super G over the weekend in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at the USA Special Olympics competition.

Haerter skis with the National Ability Center (NAC).

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics.