Britney Berry wasn’t always interested in twirling batons. Despite encouragement from her mom, Berry decided to try every other sport she could think of before she was finally mesmerized watching her cousin’s baton recital at 10 years old.

Now 22, Berry had the opportunity last week to represent Team USA at the International Baton Twirling Federation Nations Cup in Turin, Italy, where she earned a gold and silver medal for her events.

“It’s like the Olympics for baton,” Berry said. “You dream of this your whole life. When you get to represent Team USA, it’s just so amazing.”

The Nebraska native grew up in Omaha and twirled with the Stepperettes before moving south where she spent three years as the feature twirler for Florida State. When a twirling opportunity opened up at the Universit

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