POSTED: Monday February 16th 2009
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Athletes From 23 States Registered For State Games of America
Athletes from 23 states have already signed up to compete in the 2009 State Games of America this summer in Colorado Springs
Athletes From 23 States Already Set For 2009 State Games of America in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, February 16——-Former University of Delaware football and track athlete Nate Irvin of Elkton, Maryland, is the 200th athlete to register to compete in the 2009 State Games of America, July 30-August 2 in Colorado Springs.
The 29-year-old Irvin’s story is like those of scores of the expected 10,000 athletes of all ages and skill levels who will find their way to Colorado Springs this summer to go for medals in a field representing as many as 48 states.
He was a football wide receiver, running back and tight end for the storied Blue Hen gridiron teams in 2000-2003, and a standout track and field sprinter who has career bests of 10.94 in the 100 meters and 22.14 in the 200 meters.
He was a double gold medalist at the 2008 Keystone State Games in Pennsylvania when his home was in Lancaster, PA, and he beat his collegiate best times in the process. He’ll be in the 100M and 200m in the State Games of America field this summer.
There are entries from 23 states already in for the Games – Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Wisconsin, Iowa, Wyoming, Oregon, New Mexico, Arizona, Minnesota, Illinois, Montana, New York, Maryland, Utah, Florida, Connecticut, Washington, and Mississippi.
Athletes who have won medals in their respective state games, the 2007 State Games of America, and all residents of Colorado are eligible to compete. The Games offer 31 sports at 22 venues located across the city.
Online athlete registration is open at www.stategames.org with complete registration information, lodging and accommodations information, ticket details and much more.
The State Games of America is a property of the National Congress of State Games, and the event is hosted by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. Medal winners from 49 state games nationwide earn the right to compete against other winners and match their skills and competitive desire on a national stage.
Other Notable Entries This Week:
Emily Bradley, 15, Nebraska City, Nebraska, Cycling…... Cornhusker State Games Time Trial gold medalist and state champion.
Rob Conrad, 25, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Track and Field……a two-time NCAA Division II All-American in the javelin at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he is currently an assistant coach……he threw 208-9 and took 8th place in 2008 in the national championships and has a career best 214-9 toss.
Amanda Osborn, 22, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Gymnastics….…..2006 Keystone State Games vault gold medal winner, and a bronze medalist in those Games last summer in the all-around, vault and bars.
Faith Wright, 9, Moberly, Missouri, Gymnastics….the 2008 Show-Me State Games all-around champion at level 7.
Chloe Clark, 11, Goodyear, Arizona, Diving….2008 Grand Canyon State Games Girls 10-11 champion and her club’s 2008 MVP.
Cy Kennedy, 23, Fraser, Colorado, Wrestling……competed for Springfield (MA) College after winning a state title in high school at Foxcroft Academy in Maine….the 2004 Main Games Open gold medalist in the Open 163-pound class.
Shanna Fiorino, 19, Carr, Colorado, Shooting……2008 State Games of the West gold medalist in the Precision Air Rifle competition and the state 4H Champion in two rifle events
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