I LOVE ROLLER DERBY
Especially team USA!
Roller derby began its modern revival in Austin, Texas in the early 2000s
as an all-female, woman-organized amateur sport. There are over 2,000
amateur leagues worldwide. Roller derby's contemporary resurgence has been
regarded as an aspect of globalization which demonstrates "the speed with
which pop culture is now transported by highly mobile expatriates and
social media, while also highlighting the changing role of women in many
societies".
Team USA's first international competition was the 2011 Roller Derby World
Cup, where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the
final. In February 2012, the International Olympic Committee considered
roller derby, amongst eight other sports, for inclusion in the 2020
Olympic Games.
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