B.C. powerlifter inspires documentary and hometown affection — but remains humble
Ryan Kealey won three silver medals and one gold at the Berlin Special Olympics while a documentary crew was following him. When he returned to Canada, his town held a reception for him that saw dozens of people turn up.
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![Ryan Kealey is pictured as he trains for the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin earlier this year. The Clearwater, B.C. man's story has inspired a documentary film to be made about him, as well as an event to honour him in his small town. A man lifts a weight in a gym.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7028599.1700019289!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/ken-s-story-about-ryan-s-quest-to-the-special-olympics-2023.jpg)
Ryan Kealey won three silver medals and one gold at the Berlin Special Olympics while a documentary crew was following him. When he returned to Canada, his town held a reception for him that saw dozens of people turn up.