‘Golden girl’ Cathy Drew

NORTHCLIFF - Cathy Drew claimed victory at the Special Olympics South Africa, which will see her going to compete in Los Angeles next year.

The Drew family: James, Sheila, Jenny and Llewellyn Drew with Cathy after her victory.

Cathy Drew’s the ‘golden girl’ of the Drew family, and the darling of Special Olympics South Africa’s ten-pin bowling.

Cathy claimed her place to Special Olympics 2015 in Los Angeles at the Let’s Go Bowling Centre at Northcliff Corner on 16 August.

The Drew family says Cathy’s bowling and her passion for the sport, as well as the success of ten-pin bowling in the South African special Olympics owes a lot to coach Barry Davis.

“If it wasn’t for Barry and (his wife) Berdine, this event wouldn’t have happened. They’ve been tirelessly and passionately coaching and supporting ten-pin bowling for more than 19 years,” said Llewellyn Drew.

I’m very excited to be going to Los Angeles, Drew said while showing off her medals and trophy, I’m going to do my best for team South Africa.

Medalists and participants watch the Special Olympics award ceremony.

The Special Olympics team – participants and organisers gather for a victorious team photo.

Participant Mark Kaufmann with coach Barry Davis.

The Drew family James, Sheila, Jenny and Llewellyn Drew with Cathy after her victory.

I’m very excited to be going to Los Angeles, Drew said while showing off her medals and trophy, I’m going to do my best for team South Africa.

Igna Steyn, the CEO of Special Olympics South Africa congratulates the participants.