Charleston teens travel to Australia

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A family is a headed to Australia to represent the area in a big sports event.

Travis Rose and his mom, Ruth Ann, left this morning from Yeager Airport in Charleston.

Travis is part of a group of local athletes representing the U.S. in the "Down Under Sports" competition.

"I was told they sent videos in and they just selected us and stuff," Travis said. "I think the coaches did."

They'll be competing in a number of events.

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