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Show-Me State Games

June 14-16, 2013 July 19-21, 2013 July 26-28, 2013
Show-Me State Games in the News
Web Posted: Aug 8 2013 12:00:00:000AM
Many of our talented athletes were featured in the news this year, as were the Games as a whole.  Please enjoy this sampling of media coverage.  If you think your story would make a good feature, email Emily at peurrunge@missouri.edu 

Athlete and Sport Profiles

Youth wrestler won't let hardships keep him from competing:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/19/competition-overdrive/  

Youth Ultimate Frisbee program debuts in Show-Me State Games: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/22/youth-ultimate-frisbee-program-debuts-show-me-state-games/  

At Show-Me State Games, grandmother, grandson connect through golf:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/22/grandmother-and-grandson-connect-through-golf/ 

Move to Missouri pushes Oakville girl to try wrestling:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/21/move-missouri-moves-oakville-girl-wrestling/ 

New ballroom dance facility accommodates Show-Me State Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/21/new-ballroom-dance-facility-debuts-show-me-state-games/ 

Youth wrestler makes successful return to Show-Me State Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/21/youth-wrestler-captures-gold-medal-show-me-state-games/ 

Martial artist with one eye wins gold at Show-Me State Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/21/martial-artist-one-eye-proves-himself-show-me-state-games/ 

Veterans enjoy helping newcomers at Show-Me State Games archery competition:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/28/archery-veterans-enjoy-helping-inexperienced-show-me-state-games/ 

Gymnast reunites with former teammates at Show-Me State Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/28/after-leaving-columbia-gymnast-reunites-her-team-2012-show-me-state-games/ 

After defeating cancer, young athlete returns to Show-Me State Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/27/young-baseball-player-defeats-cancer-return-show-me-state-games/ 

Swymeler continues success in first Show-Me State Games appearance:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/28/show-me-state-games-runner/ 

Local man breaks Show Me State Games record:http://www.lakenewsonline.com/newsnow/x1489224873/Local-man-breaks-Show-Me-State-Games-record

Fencing trainer coaches son in Show-Me State Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/29/ex-olympic-trainer-coaches-son-show-me-state-games-fencing-competition/ 

Disc golf world champion finishes second in Show-Me Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/28/disc-golf-world-champion-competes-show-me-state-games/ 

College connections bring volleyball team together at Show-Me State Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/29/college-connections-bring-team-together-show-me-state-games/ 

FROM READERS: Columbia Gators win gold in Show-Me State Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/31/readers-columbia-gators-win-gold-show-me-state-games/ 

Camdenton soccer team takes gold at Show Me State Games:  http://www.lakenewsonline.com/newsnow/x1400285653/Camdenton-soccer-team-takes-gold-at-Show-Me-State-Games 

Woman draws strength from baseball team:  http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/jul/28/a-show-of-support/ 

Columbia Cardinals continue their success in Show-Me opener:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/20/columbia-cardinals-continue-their-success-show-me-opener/ 

Rock Bridge tennis players attribute success to longtime instructor:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/20/tennis-coach-helps-rock-bridge-succeed-tennis/ 

Columbia's Older Women on Weights find fitness, friends in Powerlifting:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/21/columbias-older-women-weights-encourages-powerlifters-all-ages/ 

Cancer diagnosis doesn't derail MU bike enthusiast:  http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/jul/30/cancer-diagnosis-doesnt-derail-mu-bike-enthusiast/ 

ressage is test of riders' ability to control horses:  http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/jul/29/dressage-is-test-of-riders-ability-to-control/\ 

Lakers' wrestling making themselves known:  http://www.lakenewsonline.com/newsnow/x1489221962/Lakers-wrestling-making-themselves-known 

Local bowlers shine at Show-Me State Games:  http://www.vandalialeader.com/?p=3601  

 Columbia bowlers volunteer to share the sport with a younger generation:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/22/columbia-bowlers-volunteer-share-sport-younger-generation/ 

Not just a pretty face:  Macks Creek Batting Babes take on Show Me State Games:  http://www.lakenewsonline.com/newsnow/x1400283647/Not-just-a-pretty-face 

JC to host martial arts for Show-Me State Games:  http://www.newstribune.com/news/2012/jul/20/jc-host-martial-arts-show-me-state-games/  

Beating the Heat

Show-Me State Games Take Heat Precautions:  http://www.komu.com/news/show-me-state-games-take-heat-precautions/ 

Show-Me State Games Heat Solutions:  http://www.komu.com/news/show-me-state-games-heat-solutions/  

Heat not a new problem for Show-Me State Games:  http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/26/heat-not-new-problem-show-me-state-games/  

Show-Me State Games fire on all cylinders, even with the heat:  http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=779170 

Games return with heat:  http://www.abc17news.com/news.php?id=6943   


General Games and Staff Features 

Show-Me State Games resume in Columbia this weekend:  http://missourisportsmag.com/?p=69591

Show-Me State Games return to Columbia in Olympic style: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/07/17/show-me-state-games-return-olympic-style/

Columbia Set to See Large Crowds For Show-Me-State Games:  http://www.komu.com/news/columbia-set-to-see-large-crowds-for-show-me-state-games/  

Dave Fox Joins Show-Me STATE GAMES as Associate Director:  http://missourisportsmag.com/?p=70089 

Show-Me State Games Boost Downtown Restaurants' Business:  http://www.komu.com/news/show-me-state-games-boost-downtown-restaurants-business/  

Former MBB player Fox joins Show-Me STATE GAMES:  http://athletics.centralmethodist.edu/news/2012/7/25/MBB_0725124830.aspx 

2012 Show-Me State Games are a success:  http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=781828


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