CdA Special Olympics gold, silver medalist returns home

Adam Mayer/KHQ reports:

On a peaceful day in Coeur d’Alene, families and friends move along for a relaxing Sunday stroll.

But, if you’re Nathan Smalley, excitement and euphoria run through your veins.

You see, Smalley is a champion down hill skier who just got back from a competition in Europe.

“It’s been a long time, I’ve waited a long time for this,” Smalley said.

Smalley returned home Sunday, Gold Medal and all.

Smalley took the top prize at the World Winter Special Olympics in Austria. More here.