Seated at front: Ryan Doherty (21) and Kara Brash (31). Middle row: Ryan Stewart (32). Back row from left): Chris Tavite (27), Lucas Hall (26) and Bradley Caffell (20). Josh Cooke (23) was absent). PHOTO: LINDA ROBRTSON

Seven Otago powerlifters travelled to the Special Olympics in Wellington last week and came home with 28 medals.

They are all coached by Amanda Young, who won the Lotto Sportmaker of the year award earlier this year for her commitment to the sport.

More than 50 Otago athletes attended the event, which is held every four years. It attracted 1250 competitors.