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Welcome to UssDerekGray, the first unofficial fansite for Derek Gray.

Don't forget to sign the Guestbook and let me know what you think of the new look!

My story:
I hadn't learned of Derek Gray until after the 2002 Winter Games in Slat Lake City, UT. He was not on the Olympic Team however fellow National Team member Apolo Anton Ohno was. While others where drawn to Apolo after his Gold winning race in the games, I was drawn to a lesser known but quickly rising star. I first noticed Derek in a picture next to fellow skaters Apolo Ohno and Rusty Smith. Because I didn't knw who he was I refered to him as "the blond guy." When no one could tell me who "the blond guy" was I became determined to find out on my own. After an extensive search I quickly began to realize I wasn't the only one who could not name "the blond guy." A few months down the line I discovered a short profile on Usspeedskating.org occompanied by a color photo. Within seconds I realized I finally found a name for "the blond guy." Derek Brandon Gray. I gathered together all the information I had found about Derek and put it all together to make UssDerekGray.com, the first ever fansite for Derek Gray. I am honored to say that a friend of Derek's found this site and suggested to Derek to visit. To my surprise, he did just that. Hope you like the new look Derek!

His story:
Derek began speed skating at the age of 6 and participated in both hockey and speed skating until the age of 12, before concentrating solely on speed skating. He played varsity baseball all 4 years in high school and earned All-Conference and All-District honors. Derek considers his greatest accomplishment to be making the World Cup Team and winning the U.S. Junior Championships after going through an injury-filled and disappointing 2001-02 season, the season during which he had problems with his ankle. He cites his parents as his strongest influence because "they are the ones who have always been there and believed in me when no one else would".

Click here:Bio to learn more about Derek including what his Faves are.

1. There will be no profane language used by myself or anyone else here.
2. If you have any intentions of bringing any negative comments to this site DON"T!
3. Images and graphics on this site are either created my myself or borrowed. DO NOT take them for another site with out asking.
4. All images are copyrighted to their respected owner and are not to be copied.
5. Last but never least, Enjoy this site and what it has to offer. It is after all, for the fans of Derek Gray!

He also has an official site:

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