A Brief History of Cheerleading

A Brief History of Cheerleading
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International Appeal
Today cheerleaders can be found at almost any kind of sporting event, including the Olympics and the Cricket World Cup. The sport has spread from the U.S. to many other countries, like Mexico, above, where this crew turned out to cheer at a soccer match between Tecos and Pachuca.

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