Traxx Nelson-Kavajecz advances to international baton twirling championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 12:51 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026

Traxx Nelson-Kavajecz, a baton twirler from Superior, has qualified for an international championship in Paris. This achievement follows a lifelong dedication to the sport, which began in childhood through his mother’s studio, Sterling Silver Studio. Nelson-Kavajecz emphasizes his connection to baton twirling, expressing that it has been a significant part of his upbringing. As he prepares for the championship, he hopes to challenge stereotypes about baton twirling's athleticism and promote its inclusivity. His journey reflects a broader effort to elevate the profile of the sport.
- •Traxx Nelson-Kavajecz is from Superior, Wisconsin.
- •He has been twirling batons since childhood.
- •Qualifies for an international championship in Paris.
- •Aims to challenge stereotypes about baton twirling.
- •His mother owns a baton twirling and dance studio.
- 12:51 PMYahoo Sports — Paris-bound baton twirler breaks stigma
"May 30—SUPERIOR — Traxx Nelson-Kavajecz has been twirling batons for as long as he can remember. And now his skill is about to take him all the way to Paris for an international championship. His mother, Carolyn Nelson-Kavajecz, owns Sterling Silver Studio, which focused on baton twirling before expanding to dance around 35 years ago. "I grew up with it," Traxx said. "Plus, I just have a very ...
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