The exciting 2010 World Baton Twirling Championships were held in Bergen, Norway last week. And the results are in!

Senior Women
1 Tomoe NISHIGAKI, Japan
2 Karrissa WIMBERLEY, USA
3 Asuka TAKAHASHI, Japan
4 Yumi IIJIMA, Japan
5 Jennifer MARCUS, USA
6 Jenny HANNAH, USA
7 Elodie KUPKE, France
8 Martina CARCEA, Italy
9 Laura AUBRY, France
10 Laurie MENVIELLE, France

Senior Men
1 Shuichi KAWAZU, Japan
2 Keisuke KOMADA, Japan
3 Arnaud LEMAZURIER, France
4 Keima KOJO, Japan
5 Jason LEE, USA
6 Adrien SELLIER, France

Junior Women
1 Sayaka HONGOH, Japan
2 Yukako SHINGU, Japan
3 Saya FUJIMAKI, Japan
4 Kiera WEST, Canada
5 Sara BLACK, Canada
6 Alexia DESSY, France
7 Cecilia DAIZOVI, USA
8 Camille HOCQUART, France
9 Breanne ROWE, USA
10 Mariah PALMITER, USA

Junior Men
1 Naoya MORO, Japan
2 Fuga KAWAHARA, Japan
3 Hiroaki KAKIGI, Japan
4 Fabio AGALIATI, Italy
5 Maxime ARAUJO, France
6 Tommy DELPORTE, France

Senior Pairs
1 Japan
2 France
3 USA
4 Canada
5 Italy
6 Belgium

Junior Pairs
1 Japan
2 France
3 USA
4 Canada
5 Italy
6 The Netherlands

Team
1 Japan
2 France
3 USA
4 Italy
5 Canada
6 Belgium

The baton twirling athletes from Japan proved to be a dominating force this year with many strong performances also delivered by twirlers from the USA, France, Italy, and Canada. We heard that the level of skill and artistry displayed at this year’s Worlds was absolutely incredible!

You can find the complete results including scores for compulsory, short program, and freestyle elements at the World Baton Twirling Federation’s website. Congratulations to this year’s competing athletes on their successes, accomplishments, and dedication. Check our blog for videos, photos, stories, and highlights from the 2010 Worlds!