Dot Fortenberry of Columbia earned a bronze medal Saturday while competing in table tennis at the Mississippi State Games at Northeast Jones High School in Laurel.
The 82-year-old was in the women’s bracket — no age groups — where the next youngest competitor was half her age.
Fortenberry has been playing table tennis since fourth grade and is a past State Games champion, although she said she had not played in two years prior to Saturday. As a top three finisher, she earns an invite to the State Games of America July 31 to Aug. 4 in Lynchburg, Va., although she says such a trip isn’t on her agenda.
Fortenberry suggested others consider competing in the State Games, which continues through June 22 and includes about 40 different sports that amateurs compete in.
Pictured Above: Dot Fortenberry of Columbia won this bronze medal Saturday competing in table tennis at the State Games. | Photo by Charlie Smith
