Derrick
Helton

Paralympian 2008, 2012

Athlete Bio#

Height

5’8”

Age

Hometown

Tuscumbia

Education

Pima Community College, Biosystems Engineering

College Pima Community College, Biosystems Engineering

Paralympic Experience

2008 Paralympic Games - gold medal
2012 Paralympic Games - bronze medal

Career Highlights

2012 U.S. National Championship, gold medal
2011 U.S. National Championship, gold medal
2011 American Zonals, gold medal, mvp
2010 World Championships, gold medal
2010 U.S. National Championship, bronze medal
2009 American Zonals, gold medal

Facts: Son of Ron Helton and Ruby Sabel... Has one brother, Daniel Helton, and three sisters, Lisa, Lacey and Stephanie... Married Krista Helton on Nov. 18, 2011... Currently in college seeking degree in Biosystems Engineering... Spends a lot of time playing with his dogs, also collects/restores antique kerosene lanterns.

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