University of Minnesota dance team wins gold and silver in ICU World Championships
The University of Minnesota Dance Team will represent Team USA at International Cheer Union Champion
The University of Minnesota Dance Team will represent Team USA at International Cheer Union Champion
The University of Minnesota Dance Team will represent Team USA at International Cheer Union Champion
The University of Minnesota dance team will be returning home with gold and silver medals earned while representing Team USA in the ICU World Championships.
On Friday, the university announced the Gopher squad won gold by defeating Japan and Mexico in the Pom division. The team also won silver in the Jazz division, with Japan taking home the gold.
It's the third time Minnesota has represented the U.S. National Team following its 2010 and 2014 appearances. It's the fourth gold and third silver for the Gophers since their first appearance.
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In January, the Gopher dance team won its nation-leading 23rd national championship and was selected to represent the country earlier this month. Over 4,500 people were in the stands for their world competition send-off performance at Williams Arena.
"Going to that next level and representing the United States is truly an honor," Emily Jeffcoat, U of M dancer, said to WCCO at that performance.
The ICU World Championships, which began in 2004, were held in Orlando, Florida.
Note: Featured video is from April 19, 2025
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