[Press Release] : Junior Olympics Regional Results

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Tammy Miller - (573) 874-7465

Junior Olympics Regional Results

COLUMBIA, MO (June 3, 2008) - On May 31, 14 youth from Columbia and
Jefferson City competed in the regional USA Jr. Olympics Skills
Competition at Ft. Leonard Wood. The athletes advanced to regionals
after winning at the local event held in Columbia on April 27. 

The performances of the first place winners will be compared to other
youth of the same age in the central area of the country. This will
determine who will earn a free trip to the National Level Competition in
Colorado Springs at the USA Olympic Team Training Facility. Only four
youth from each age group and sport will have the opportunity to go.

First place athletes are:
Randi Overkamp, Columbia 8-9 year old girls Track & Field 479 points
Kayvona Bragg, Columbia 10-11 year old girls Track & Field 648 points
Cameron Smith, Jefferson City 10-11 year old boys Track & Field 660
points

Second place athletes are:
Randi Overkamp, Columbia 8-9 year old girls Soccer 36 seconds
Carlton Smith, Jefferson City 8-9 year old boys Track & Field 497
points
Brian Williams, Columbia 10-11 year old boys Basketball 12 points
Jacob Schweikert, Columbia 12-13 year old boys Track & Field 558
points

The program is designed to encourage youth participation in sports
while promoting sportsmanship. For more information on the Jr. Olympics
Skills Competition, visit www.jrolympicskills.com. 

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