Derrick Florence

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.

References

  1. Shnay, Jerry (June 20, 1986). "Texas Runner To Headline Meet". Chicago Tribune.

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Awards
Preceded by
Roy Martin
Track & Field News High School Boys Athlete of the Year
1986
Succeeded by
Kamy Keshmiri


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