Conner's World

Conner Emmert is headed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, representing Team Virginia in the mini javelin, 100M, and 4x100 relay. A 2025 graduate of Goochland High School, Conner competes year-round in bocce, bowling, track and field, basketball, and golf. His path to this moment hasn’t been simple. After multiple brain surgeries and a spinal fusion, getting here wasn’t guaranteed. This film follows Conner in the lead-up to the USA Games, offering a look into his day-to-day life, his preparation, and the world around him.