Mercedes Laking
| District: | Central Ontario |
| Community: | Peterborough |
| Sport: | Swimming |
| Team: | Peterborough Piranha Swim Club |
| Will these be your first Provincial Games? | Yes |
| Best Special Olympics Memory: | Two years on the Peterborough Special Olympics Swim team, 1st and 2nd place winning streaks |
| Hobbies and Activities: | I mostly read, hike, kayak, more swimming (for fun), draw, write, ride my bike, hang out with friends and go camping. |