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2008 Nationals - Competition Results

Posted October 28, 2008.  2008 USBA National Tournament and Expo is now a thing of the past.  Check out the website:www.boomerangexpo.com,  for full details and color stories of the event.  Tops in all categories were:

Advanced: Harald Steck

Intermediate: Bruce Armstrong

Junior: Nick "The Kid" Citoli

Senior: Stu Jones

Long Distance: Joe Rader

Craftmanship: Bruce Armstrong

Decoration: David Fantone

Design: David Hirsch


US "Represents" in the Top Individuals at the WBC

!!! UPDATED PLACINGS !!!

Posted September 15, 2008.  Although the Germans took 1st and 3rd in the World individual comp (Fridolin Frost and Alex Opri) and the "best boom thrower in the world" took second (Manu Schutz), the US made a decent showing.  Fifteen of the top 30 finishers represent the states. 

 

Top 15 US Competitors at WBC

4th: Billy Brazelton

 5th: Mark Weary

8th: Mark Legg

9th: Dan Bower

10th: Adam Ruhf

12th: Richard Bower

13th: Chicago Bob

14th: Betsylew Miale-Gix

15th: Wilson Lawrence

19th: Will Gix

20th: Casey Larrance

21st: Steve Kavanaugh

25th: Doug DuFresne

26th: Gary Broadbent

27th: Logan Broadbent

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   USBA Member Profile: Dan Bower

"A glimpse into the psyche of an extreme boomerang thrower, Daniel Bower. In-depth interview includes footage from National boomerang championship in Dallas, Texas. Daniel reflects on what it took to reach the top-tier of the elite sport."


USBA Member Profile: Richard Bower

"In-depth interview with boomerang elite athlete Richard Bower. Learn why he's a top tier, world class thrower."


USBA Member Profile: David Hirsch

"World class thrower in Long Distance boomerangs, David Hirsch reveals the secrets of successful boomerang throwing. A lifetime of interest in the sport, referred to by some as a scientific phenomenon, has given David a wealth of returns."

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