Sport Steven paddles to Olympic spot Wednesday, 19 June 2013 Steven Dodd paddled to success at Nottingham and now can look forward to competing in the Special Olympics in Los Angeles in 2015. Steven Dodd paddled to success at Nottingham and now can look forward to competing in the Special Olympics in Los Angeles in 2015. EARLIER this summer, at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham, Plymouth’s Steven Dodd achieved great success by qualifying for the kayaking event at the 2015 Special Olympics. It means that Steven is now looking forward to taking part in the event which will be held in Los Angeles. Steven, a member of the Plymouth and District Special Olympics group, set up by Alan and Maureen Stockdale for people with learning difficulties, Steven and the rest of the group train at Meadowlands swimming pool. The 37-year-old has also qualified for the swimming competition – with colleagues Tina and David — at the UK’s Special Olympics National Games, held at the end of August this year. Steven and his team mates and coaches (the two Wendys) would like to thank everyone at Meadowlands swimming pool in Tavistock for their support, and for letting the team train there. digg Comments on this sport item: 0 comments on this sport item