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Special Olympics 'Plane Pull Challenge' held for 22nd time at Indianapolis International Airport

The challenge was to see which team could to pull an 82-ton FedEx jet the fastest.

INDIANAPOLIS — Special Olympics supporters are literally pulling together to support local athletes. 

The 22nd "Plane Pull Challenge" was held Saturday morning at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Around 70 teams with up to 15 people each were pulling an 82-ton FedEx jet down a two-foot track, trying for the fastest time. 

One participant said completing that challenge is just part of the event.

"When I was first asked to do it, I was like, 'Heck yeah, I wanna try and pull a plane.' But then, you come out here and you meet the athletes and the families of the Special Olympics," the participant told 13News.

Plenty of Special Olympics athletes were at the airport for Saturday's fundraiser as they cheered on teams and jumped in to help teams short on participants.

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