A hero’s welcome

With the Olympic gold around his neck, Derek Drouin reacts to the cheering hometown crowd that greeted him in Corunna this morning. The 26-year-old Olympic high jump champion, who attended St. Joseph’s elementary and St.

With the Olympic gold around his neck, Derek Drouin reacts to the cheering hometown crowd that greeted him in Corunna this morning.

The 26-year-old Olympic high jump champion, who attended St. Joseph’s elementary and St. Patrick’s High School, was the star of a downtown parade organized by St. Clair Township.

A reception was also planned for Antonio’s Sports Bar, where Drouin was to greet and speak with his many fans.

Troy Shantz

Canadian Olympic  gold-medalist Derek Drouin was welcomed back to Corunna today.
Canadian Olympic gold-medalist Derek Drouin was welcomed back to Corunna today.

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