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Special Ed. Bus Drier Wins Gold at World Track Championship

September 25, 2018

Emma McGowan, three-time gold medalist and special needs bus driver for Gwinnett County Public Schools. (Photo courtesy of Gwinnett County Public Schools)

Gwinnett County Public Schools special needs bus driver in Georgia, Emma McGowan is a three-time gold medalist, reported ajc.com.

McGowan is an international track and field champion who won gold at the World Masters Track and Field Championship. She represented the U.S. in Malaga, Spain, and set an American record in the 400-meter run. She also earned silver in the 200-meter race.

World Maters Athletic events are for ages 35 and older, and this was her first time competing in the 50 and over age group. The competition concluded on Sept. 16 for this year.

Previously, McGowan won gold in the 100-meter race in both 2015 and 2017, competing against entrants from around the world.