The 34th Annual South Dakota State Senior Games were held Sept. 7-10 in Sioux Falls. There were 552 people who registered for the events, with most participants competing in numerous events, since participation is not limited to any certain number of events. Those ages 50 and over can compete. Awards are given for the top three places in each event, both to male and female divisions.
In her age division, Audrey Kempf of Woonsocket placed first in discus (47’7”), first in shot put (18’8”), first in javelin (35’11”), first in hammer throw, (61’2 1/2”), first in free throws (9), and first in field goals (7).
In his age division, Lloyd Kempf of Woonsocket placed third in discus (74’9”), first in hammer throw (85’7”), first in pole vault (4’7”), second in high jump (3’8”), first in 50-meter dash (48.0), first in free throws (24), and first in field goals (15).