Wikipedia talk:Articles for deletion/Chris Derrick

This page should not be deleted. Chris Derrick is an American Junior Record Holder and this is the first of many impressive performances to come. He was also top 10 at NCAA championships, a feat rarely acheived by a freshman.

There are many reasons why this page should not be deleted. Chris' performance on the famed Detweiler cross country course in Peoria, IL surpases the great Craig Virgin (the only American to EVER win a World Cross Country Championship. CD also has run the fastest 5K ever in a high school only race and while running solo the entire way.  Chris has now set the Amerian Junior Record for 5K, wich is a major accomplishment in the US.  Anyone who claims that an AJR isn't significant a.) doesn't really know much about running, b.) doesn't know much about the history of American distance running, and c.) doesn't understand how significant it is in the USA for someone under the age of 19 to run sub 13:30 for 5K. Nothing else needs to be said!