PLANTATION’S JUNE LA PIERRE STRIKES “GOLD” AT SENIOR GAMES.......

KISSIMMEE, Fl (January 18, 2008) -- Plantation resident June Lapierre shined today at the Kissimmee/Saint Cloud Senior Olympic Swimming Events. June, who last swam competitively at age 17 in Canada where she won Canadian silver and bronze crosses, brought back her competitor form by capturing five gold and one silver medals. June medaled in all six of her events. Plantation resident Steve Stern who also captured one gold, two silver and three bronze medals coached June to her victories.

For more information about the annual Senior Games events, please contact the City of Kissimmee Athletics Department at 407-518-2347.