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MEET THE FINALIST: The Local
August 27, 2009
MEET THE FINALIST: The Local
John Sappington, 46 - Branson, Mo.
If there were ever such a thing as home-field advantage with outdoor sports, Sappington would have it. The only Missouri native in this year’s TOC finals resides in Branson—roughly 30 miles from the site of the competition at Dogwood Canyon.
But with all of Sappington’s experience, he shouldn’t need a home-field advantage anyway. He has competed in many different outdoor events, and has won archery, shotgun, fishing, and bench-rest tournaments. Sappington finished in the top 10 in FLW bass fishing competitions more than 10 times, and he won the Walmart FLW bass fishing tournament in 2002.
“I’ve always had the drive to be the best at what I’ve done,” Sappington says. “I just want to be the best that I can be.”
The fishing events are the strong points for the Independence Regional second-place finisher, who adds that he’s has been exercising more (and cutting back on his diet) to prepare for the endurance event. Though he doesn’t have to go far to compete, he wants to make sure he’s at the peak of his performance. “I’m pumped and ready to go!”
—Lance Madden
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Not to mention the whole guide on Table rock advantage! Also, I'm sure that John would want to get it out that he really tied for first, but I was a little faster! Haha. I wouldn't mind get paired in his boat!
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Not to mention the whole guide on Table rock advantage! Also, I'm sure that John would want to get it out that he really tied for first, but I was a little faster! Haha. I wouldn't mind get paired in his boat!
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