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Student named seventh best welder in the world.(contractor news)(Chance Pollo honored as best welder)
Snips, March, 2008
Chance Pollo can call himself one of the best welders in the world.
The American Welding Society student came in seventh in the welding category during the 39th WorldSkills competition, Nov. 14-21 in Shizouka, Japan.
Representing the United States, Polio went head-to-head with contestants from 26 other countries. Scoring 521 points out of a possible 600--only 15 points shy of the top score--Polio was honored with a Medallion of Excellence, an award given to competitors who score 500 points or more.
Top competitors from Canada, Korea and Japan, who scored 536, 535 and 534 points, respectively, took home gold medals. Silver and bronze medals were not awarded this year. In addition, Pollo was honored with a Best of Nation award for Team USA,...
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