Kimberly Derrick grew up on inline skates and, between the ages of 6 and 18, she dominated the women's inline world, winning and placing in numerous National Championships.
13 Facts About Kimberly Derrick
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At 18, Derrick switched to ice and took on the speedskating world with the same ferocity she did with inline competitions.
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Kimberly Derrick was part of the ladies relay team that won the gold medal in Dresden, Germany - the first time the US ladies have won gold in this event.
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Kimberly Derrick is an instrumental part of the ladies relay team which won a silver medal at World Cup 3 in Montreal.
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Kimberly Derrick is a converted inline skater and the first US Winter Olympian born in Arkansas.
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Kimberly Derrick has lived in Arkansas, Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan and Utah.
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Kimberly Derrick graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in elementary education.
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At the 2006 Winter Olympics, Kimberly Derrick competed in the 1000 meters and the 3000 meter relay.
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Kimberly Derrick became the first US Winter Olympian born in Arkansas.
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Kimberly Derrick's grandfather died while in Turin to see her compete.
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Kimberly Derrick decided to compete because she believed her grandfather would want her to do so.
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Kimberly Derrick didn't make it past the heats in the 1000 and 1500 m races.
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However, Kimberly Derrick won a bronze medal in the 3000 m relay.