Neuqua's Derrick racing against the world

3:46 pm, June 25, 2013

One of the most decorated athletes from Neuqua Valley High School is finishing up his first year as a professional runner by earning a trip to Russia to complete in the world championships for track and field next month.

Chris Derrick, 23, finished third last week in the 10,000-meter run at the U.S. outdoor track and field championships in Des Moines, Iowa. His time of 28:52:25 wasn't his fastest, but the third place finish earned him a spot on the U.S. team that will be competing for a world title in Moscow next month.