Posted: Apr 22, 2024
Derik Smith, Hope College
Junior
Niles, Mich.
Junior Derik Smith (Niles, Mich. / Edwardsburg) competed at the GVSU Al Owens Invitational over the weekend. Smith finished the long jump with a mark of 6.66m. His performance is currently ranked third in the MIAA, second in America's T64 ParaAthletics Rankings, and fourth in the World ParaAthletics Rankings.
2024 MIAA Men's Outdoor Field Athletes of the Week
March 11 - Eddie Hines, Albion
March 18 - Aidan Kyle, Hope
March 25 - Owen Fremeau, Olivet
April 1 - Owen Fremeau, Olivet
April 8 - DeVondre Chandler, Olivet
April 15 - Derrelle Murray, Albion