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Articles: Press Release
Vaulting Team for 2004 World Championship Announced
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June 18, 2004
The United States Equestrian Federation today announced the individual
men and women's selections and the team selection for the 2004 Vaulting
World Championships to be held in Stadl Paura, Austria from August 5th
through 8th. The individual members, named in order of their ranking,
are as follows;
Vaulter Residence
Women Selected for Individual Competition:
1. Megan Benjamin Saratoga, CA
2. Mari Inouye Palo Alto, CA
3. Samantha Smith Saratoga, CA
4. Shannyn Poer (alternate) Los Angeles, CA
Men Selected for Individual Competition:
1. Devon Maitozo Simi Valley, CA
2. Blake Dahlgren Sun Valley, CA
3. Kenny Geisler Diamond Bar, CA
4. Steven Bertling (alternate) Hemet, CA
The Coast Line Vaulters, of Soquel, California were selected as the team
to represent the United States. Their team members are as follows:
Team Member/Vaulter Residence
Katie Bowker Pleasant Hill, CA
Monique Corralez San Jose, CA
Karensa Douglas Santa Cruz, CA
Lisa Maxwell Rio Linda, CA
Kalyn Noah Paso Robles, CA
Marina Olivieri Santa Cruz, CA
Katie Richie Santa Cruz, CA
Rosalind Ross Santa Cruz, CA
Nikki Stoke Watsonville, CA
Chef d'Equipe for the entire delegation: Sue Detol, Cornelius, OR
The team and individuals were selected based on their performances in
selection trials and qualifiers. "We have high hopes for medals this
year, not only with strong individuals like former World Champion Devon
Maitozo for the men and Mari Inouye, who placed fourth in last year's
European Championships, but also for the Coast Line team," said Sally
Ike, Director of Show Jumping and Vaulting Activities for the USEF.
ENDS
For more information, please contact Sarah Holt, Public Relations on
(859) 225 6974 or via email at mpartlow@usef.org. USA
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