Meg McFarlane from Ompton has won two medals at the inaugural Special Olympics Great Britain National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy

An ice skater from Ompton has won medals at the inaugural Special Olympics Great Britain National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy.

Meg McFarlane won the Ice Dance competition and finished third in the free skating at the event.

The week-long competition featured both alpine skiing and figure skating competitions.

Colin Dyer, chief executive of Special Olympics GB, said: “Huge congratulations go to all athletes on their success at this first National Winter Games.

“Given the daily challenges that people with intellectual disabilities face throughout their lives, it’s a great achievement to be here competing and proudly representing their region at a national sporting event, let alone winning a medal.

“Events in the Special Olympics GB movement bring together so many people and give our athletes new levels of confidence.”

Across the country, Special Olympics Great Britain is the largest provider of sports training and competition for children and adults with an intellectual disability.

Operating in England, Scotland and Wales, the charity has more than 6,600 athletes benefiting from opportunities in 27 different sports, which are delivered by a devoted team of 3,800 volunteers.