Tal Dondlinger

Hometown:
Hutchinson

Nationl Games Sport:
Tennis

Years in Special Olympics:
23

Accomplishments:
Has been employed for 23 years (only 2 places), won a bronze in singles and a gold in mixed doubles at the '87 Games, inducted into Kansas Hall of Fame 2007, helps other tennis team members in practice

How has Special Olympics changed your life?
It has helped me become a good winner, a good loser and helped me to control my anger better. It helps me to make friends.

What does Special Olympics and attending the National Games mean to you?
It has helped me become a good winner, a good loser and helped me to control my anger better. It helps me to make friends.

Other comments:
Tal is a man of few words. He has problems organizing his thoughts and verbally expressing them when asked direct questions beyond casual conversation. We asked on each question if this was how he felt. (Bill and Mary Dondlinger)

Interests & Hobbies:
Watching sports on TV - following pro and big 12 teams, fishing, likes to travel, supporting local football and basketball teams (high school & Jr. college) by attending as many home games as possible