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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 9 MIN

One of the world's best jump rope teams calls West Seattle home

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Jumping rope can be a low tech way to spend a summer afternoon. But it’s also an international sport.  We’ll hear from a local youth jump rope team who represented the US this summer in Japan. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jumping rope can be a low tech way to spend a summer afternoon. But it’s also an international sport.  We’ll hear from a local youth jump rope team who represented the US this summer in Japan.

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