_urb0032sm.jpgI’ve really been enjoying my time watching the Olympics this month. No matter your feeling on the fact that the venue this time around is in China, the Olympic spirit sweeps you away into a space of international goodwill and impassioned competition.

However, lest we forget…. While we are watching Michael Phelps clean up in the pool, we have local athletes competing on the world stage. With the possibility of freestyle kayaking becoming an Olympic event (the committee is working on it as we speak), the greatest competition in that sport is now taking place at three venues in Europe.

Locals Dustin Urban and Jed Selby just completed the first section of competition in Prague, Czech Republic. With two more events to follow (another hole and a wave), Dustin Urban leaves Prague in fifth place.

About the semi-final round, Dustin said, “What a night! This was by far the best night rodeo I have been a part of. The lighting was epic, the crowd was jazzed and the whole thing went off. Plus the rain let up!”

Augsburg, Germany August 22nd-24th will be the next event. ChannelBV will follow their progress through the help of the South Main Kayak Team Blog. Check out the blog for more photos and a report of their first event.

Photo: South Main Kayak Team

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