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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