Big winner
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
Derrick Garner, 9, of Sikeston competed in the State Games of America at Colorado Springs July 28-31. He won first place in discus, first in the 4 by 400 relay and third in shot put. Olympic gold medalist Rulon Gardner was the spokesman for the event. Derrick also placed first in discus, third in the long jump and fourth in the 5K at the Show Me Games. He is the son of Mike and Patricia Garner and will be a fourth grader at Kelly Elementary School.