The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)

The Special Olympics Region I Spring Games were held at Eastern Illinois University on O'Brien Field Friday. Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events while being cheered on by fellow atheletes, friends, family and volunteers. The gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June. (Photo/Dominic Baima)