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Chevy Peters, 31, has been powerlifting for the last seven years. He said he has been dreaming of going to the World Summer Games ever since he started competing back in 2008. (Miriam Bribiesca/ Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Special Olympics gold medalist powerlifter forms strong bond with coach

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Two men stood choking back tears as they struggled to find the right words to describe a long-awaited victory on Tuesday afternoon. Filled with joy from the event that had just transpired, embracing, they were unable to hold their composure much longer.

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Special Olympics gold medalist powerlifter forms strong bond with coach

By Nicole Becannon

July 28, 2015 11:11 p.m.