Hurd takes 3rd; Strong showing by Team USA in Merano

Eric " Butter" Hurd finished third in K-1 Mens at the 55th International Canoe Slalom Race in Merano, Italy, June 4-6, 2010. The Merano race is part of the 2010 ICF World Ranking Series.

Meanwhile, Austin Kieffer and Richard "Ricky" Powell also finished strong (K-1M) by placing sixth and eigth respectively. Congratulations to all athletes.

To view all results from Merano click here>>

For questions about whitewater slalom contact William Irving, Olympic National Teams Direcor, at william@usack.org.

Tags: Canoe Slalom, Eric Hurd, Rick Powell, US National Slalom Team