Strong showing for USA at Flanders International Acro Cup
04/17/2006
At the Flanders International Acro Cup and World Cup, which took place April 13-16 in Puurs, Belgium, the USA team had one of its best showings ever in international competition, demonstrating that we are strong contenders heading into the World Championships and International Age Group Competition. The FIAC competition hosted well over 500 athletes from 19 countries, making it a highly competitive field and great experience for our athletes. The USA team is returning home with 7 medals, including 4 gold and 3 silver. Plus, the senior team won the Team Cup for the best overall team, a first for the USA!
Michael Rodrigues & Clare Brunson headlined the USA delegation, winning silver in the World Cup Mixed Pair Competition. This is the first World Cup medal for the pair.
In the Senior age division, Men's Pair: Julian Amaro & Tyler Spray and Mixed Pair: Brian Kincher and Kristin Allen claimed gold medals. Silver went to Mixed Pair: Jon Gaiter & Devyn Aguilar and Women's Group: Mariah Henninger, Tisa Penny, & Ally Kidd. This group of seniors was awarded the team cup for best overall senior team in the competition.
In the Junior age division, Women's Group: Caitlin Cusano, Paula Kidwell, and Makaela Bogowitz qualified to finals, finishing in 12th place.
In the Age Group division, Women's Pair: Cassidy Dolstra & Jordan Rozsa claimed the gold medal as did Mixed Pair: Madeline Bones & Kyle Bloom. In Women's Group, Ariel Walsh, Amber Kotwittz, & Kayla Huesgen; Marina Mihov, Samantha Olivencia, & Kristen Sanchez; and Michaela Meyer, Michelle Meyer, and Elizabeth Morris qualified to finals and finished in 6th, 7th, and 12th places respectively.
[official results]
Michael Rodrigues & Clare Brunson headlined the USA delegation, winning silver in the World Cup Mixed Pair Competition. This is the first World Cup medal for the pair.
In the Senior age division, Men's Pair: Julian Amaro & Tyler Spray and Mixed Pair: Brian Kincher and Kristin Allen claimed gold medals. Silver went to Mixed Pair: Jon Gaiter & Devyn Aguilar and Women's Group: Mariah Henninger, Tisa Penny, & Ally Kidd. This group of seniors was awarded the team cup for best overall senior team in the competition.
In the Junior age division, Women's Group: Caitlin Cusano, Paula Kidwell, and Makaela Bogowitz qualified to finals, finishing in 12th place.
In the Age Group division, Women's Pair: Cassidy Dolstra & Jordan Rozsa claimed the gold medal as did Mixed Pair: Madeline Bones & Kyle Bloom. In Women's Group, Ariel Walsh, Amber Kotwittz, & Kayla Huesgen; Marina Mihov, Samantha Olivencia, & Kristen Sanchez; and Michaela Meyer, Michelle Meyer, and Elizabeth Morris qualified to finals and finished in 6th, 7th, and 12th places respectively.
[official results]
