McDermed triple medalist at Mt. SAC
by Misty Volaski

Shane McDermed took home three medals at the Junior Olympics California Association state finals June 8 and 9 at Mountz San Antonio College, including a silver medal in the discus, a bronze in the javelin and a bronze in the triple jump.
Because of this, Shane has also qualified for the regional finals in the multi-event pentathalon held in late July.
But this is not the first time he's won big. In 2000, Shane went to the Junior Olympics in Buffalo, N.Y., and finished 16th in the nation in the long jump of 4.60 meters. He was only the third kid from the Ojai Valley in the last decade to qualify to compete in this event.
Last year, Shane qualified for the National Championships in Decatur, Ill., seeded in the top 10 for the 100-and 200-meter dashes, but was unable to participate due to an illness.
The top finalists from California, Hawaii and Nevada will compete later this year in the regional finals in Omaha, Neb.
McDermed also played on the Ojai Eagles football team as a running back and strong safety for the Junior I squad.
"Shane has worked very hard, overcoming several injuries, to make it to the finals," said his dad, Rory McDermed.

© 2002 The Ojai Valley News

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