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2012 Summer Olympics
Derek Drouin Wins Bronze!

August 8, 2012


London, UK - "I want one of those medals" was what Derek Drouin was thinking before he earned a Bronze Medal in the Men's high jump on Tuesday.

The Corunna Native opened the competition with an easy first-attempt clearance of the opening height, 2.20m (7-2.5).
The next bar, 2.25m (7-4.5), proved to be the same, as he cleared it on his first attempt, advancing to the third bar, 2.29m (7-6), as one of nine jumpers without a miss. He was one of only three to clear 2.29m without any misses in competition, moving himself into a three-way tie for the lead with Grabarz and Barshim. The next bar, 2.33m (7-7.75), was cleared by only Ukhov and Kynard.

It' was an agonizing wait but it feels incredible" said Drouin in an interview later that day.

(Photo Credit - Athletics Canada)

 

Drouin is a former student of St. Patrick's Secondary School and currently attends University of Indiana.  Drouin is a member of the Sarnia Athletic Southwest Track and Field Club and coached by Joel Skinner.  On his profile page on the club's website you'll find listed  #12 Future Goals: Represent Canada at the Olympic Games - now that's one you can chalk off the list.

View Drouin highlights on You Tube.
http://youtu.be/yWBanXccWLI


 

 

 






 

 

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