FLORIDA'S SUNSHINE STATE GAMES
PHOTO GALLERY
 

2007 Summer Games -- Polk County -- June 15-17, 2007
Photos by Nick Gandy and Constance Rush




Brittany McGee, of the Seffner Track Club, won two gold and a silver medal at the 2007 Youth Track & Field competition.

The High Jump competition at Winter Haven High School's Denison Stadium.
 

Robin Stawski, a paralympian from Tampa, competes in the javelin throw with the assistance of a specially designed chair by University of South Florida engineering students.

Lining up for the 800 meter run are (left to right) Adrian Sosa, Daniel Charles, Caloype Ortega and Timothy Aside.




Synchronized Swimming was held at Lakeland's Gandy Pool.
 

Members of the Orlando Rowing Club compete at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland.




Corey Humphrey, an 11-year old black belt from Spring Hill, shows his gold medal winning breaking performance.




Camilo Paez and Alejandro Cepero, gold and silver medalists in the Novice 6-7 year old Karate Kumite competition. (Photo submitted by Carmen Paez)




 Beau Moore, of St. Petersburg, prepares to lift a State Record, 567 lbs, in the Powerlifting competition.  Moore's lift was unsuccessful.





Dr. Carlo Guadagno (left), along with others from the Florida Chiropractic Association Sports Council, assisted with medical training at the Summer Games.




Brian Germain, of Lakeland, coaches during the Judo competition.
 

 Katie and Kelly Germain, of Lakeland, have been competing in Sunshine State Games judo for many years.

Roeland Reyniers, a member of the Hungry Hungry Humans of Gainesville won the 2007 Ultimate Layout contest.
 

2003 Summer Games Male Athlete of the Year, Sammy Valentin, of Tampa, with his family.  Valentine, now 12, competed in the Junior Olympic, 101 lb class.




The Florida Pokers, of Plantation, won the Varsity Baseball division.
 

Florida Pokers MVP Adam Cam, celebrates his award with his Dad on Father's Day following the Poker's championship game win at Henley Field.



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