Manx athletes are preparing for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.
Organisers say they're in with a chance of meeting President Barack Obama at the Games - which are being held from July 25 to August 2.
Voluntary organisation Special Olympics Isle of Man says the team is working hard - preparing to compete in athletics, aquatics, bocce, badminton, cycling, football, 10-pin bowling and gymnastics.
7,000 athletes, 3,000 coaches and 30,000 volunteers representing 177 countries will entertain an anticipated crowd of 500,000 spectators in LA.
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