The Gophers have also has won 23 national titles since 2003. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota
Three cheers for the University of Minnesota dance team, which took home gold at the International Cheer Union World Championships on Friday.
State of the hardware: The Gophers, representing the U.S. National Team, placed first in the competition's pom division, and scored a silver medal for a jazz routine set to Eminem's "Lose Yourself."
What they're saying: Local art critic Sheila Regan praised the pom performance as "flawless."
"In the pirouettes that went on and on and on, the dancers turned like they were one entity," she wrote in the Star Tribune. "Their tumbling skills were awe-inspiring and the high kicks were a delightful mix of acting and artistry."
The big picture: Friday's win marked the team's third world championship gold medal in 15 years.
