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Derrick Florence

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Derrick Florence
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1968-06-19) June 19, 1968 (age 56)
Galveston, Texas
Sport
SportRunning
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100m: 10.13
200m: 21.12
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1986 Athens 100 m
Silver medal – second place 1986 Athens 200 m

Derrick Florence (born June 19, 1968) is a former American sprinter. He had an outstanding career at Ball High School in Galveston, Texas, in the mid-1980s before fading into obscurity.[1] Florence won the gold medal in the 100 metres at the 1986 World Junior Championships and was named "High School Boys Athlete of the Year" by Track & Field News. That same season, he won the Texas high school class 5A state championship in the 200 meters in 20.5, well ahead of future world record holder Michael Johnson (21.3).

Competing for the Texas A&M Aggies track and field team, Florence won the 1988 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 4 × 100 m.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Shnay, Jerry (June 20, 1986). "Texas Runner To Headline Meet". Chicago Tribune.
  2. ^ "TEXAS RUNNER TO HEADLINE MEET". Chicago Tribune. 1986-06-20. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
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Awards
Preceded by Track & Field News High School Boys Athlete of the Year
1986
Succeeded by