Alex Seifert wins Canada’s 1st World Cup medal

alex-seifert(1)Alex Seifert of Calgary made history on Saturday at a World Cup trampoline and tumbling competition. Seifert not only earned his first career World Cup medal with a third place finish in men’s tumbling but also collected the first ever World Cup podium for Canada in men’s tumbling.

Andrey Krylov of Russia won the gold medal with 73.80 points in the final. Kalon Ludvigson of the U.S., was second at 73.70 and Seifert, 19, took the bronze at 69.50. He was fourth in Friday`s preliminaries. …

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Alex and the rest of the best in the world are getting ready for …

2009 World Championships and World Age-Group Championships
DATES: World Championships – November 7-15
World Age-Group Championships – November 14-22
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Russia

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#1 MissEducated on 08.30.09 at 12:27 pm

One of the kids from my club is going to the WAGC for DMT. William Flaherty – look out for him!

#2 MissEducated on 08.30.09 at 12:31 pm

Just thought I’d add a video link to that last one but I don’t seem to be able to edit.

Will Flaherty at Nationals in July:
http://www.youtube.com/user/akhenatenator#play/uploads/43/TyNEd6VRqE4

He also has a double layout dismount and a triple tuck. He’s 16 years old.

#3 coach Rick on 08.31.09 at 1:35 am

Will be looking for him over the coming years. Thanks MissEducated.

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