Pride of the Dakota Series - Derek Miles Begins His Olympic Quest on Wednesday
Derek Miles As Derek Miles makes his swan song in the Olympic Games, he does so with support close and at home. The USD alumnus and Coyote track and field assistant coach, who begins competition Wednesday (4 a.m. CST), is accompanied in London by his biggest fan, wife Tori, a one-time South Dakota hurdling standout; along with long-time friend and coach Lucky Huber. Also in London will be Huber's wife, Stacy, and their two daughters. In addition, Miles will have the support of his vaulting teammates, American fans in London, and a hoard of supporters rooting him on from South Dakota and beyond. In the hours leading up to the competition, I have to believe Miles is feeling a rush of emotions with flashes of highlights running through his mind. I also believe that all of this must be a little bittersweet for the Coyote Sports Hall of Fame inductee. It has to, right? When you have given so much time and effort to a sport, the final competitive go-around has to create