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   Derek Leonard

Event: Junior World Class Men's Free Skating
2004 US Nationals: 1st place
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 140lbs
DOB: 11/27/86
Hometown: Yorba Linda, California, USA
Current Club: Fountain Valley Skating Center
Coaches: Bob Leonard, Carole Leonard, Chris Baerg, Richard Baltierra
Began Skating: 1991, 5 years old
Awards & Honors: 2002 National Championship Gold in JO Men's Singles; 2003 National Championship Silver in Junior World Class Men's Singles; 2004 National Championship Gold in Junior World Class Men's Singles; 2003 Southern California Skater of the Year; 2004 Roll-Line Team Member; Honor Society.
Future Goals: To make the Senior World Team and eventually win the World Championships
What do you do in your spare time: Read, hang out with friends, watch TV
Who is your favorite sports figure: Lucca D'alisera
What sets you apart from others: I dedicate myself to my goals.
Pick one word to describe yourself: Energetic