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Local Bull Rider #1 in the World!!
21 year old Derek Kolbaba from Walla Walla is a young man that grew up around bull riding his whole life! and now Derek can finally say "He did it."
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Greg DeLange
Greg DeLange
Derek Kolbaba has been one of the world’s top riders ever since going pro three years ago and doesn’t seem to be slowing down!
Congrats Derek!!
Here is Dereks Stats according to PBR website
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