Some bonds are unbreakable—and for Marley Carter and Alexis Carter, that bond just earned them a place in cheerleading history. The mother-daughter duo from Cheer Extreme Raleigh has done the unthinkable: they've become three-peat World Champions, competing on two different teams under the same elite program.
Alexis Carter coaches the powerhouse Cheer Extreme Code Black, while her daughter Marley shines as an athlete on Cheer Extreme SSX. Together, they've achieved something only a handful of families can dream of—back-to-back-to-back world titles. But what makes this victory truly special isn't just the gold medals. It's the shared journey, the late-night practices, and the unique understanding that only comes from being both family and teammates.
"It's been so amazing watching Marley grow from the 'baby shark' into the fierce competitor she is today," Alexis shared. "As a coach, having your best friends coach your daughter and have the same confidence in her that I have as a mother is such a blessing."
The Carters first joined Cheer Extreme Raleigh for the 2019-2020 season, and Marley quickly made a name for herself as a standout tumbler and flyer. This past season, she delivered one of the most difficult last tumbling passes in the L6 Senior Small division: a round-off one-and-a-half step out through to whip double. Her versatility also shines on Cheer Extreme SJX in the Junior 6 division.
Alexis, meanwhile, brings decades of experience to her role coaching Code Black. Her all-star journey began back in 1991 with Spirit X Press under Don Collins—the program that would evolve into the competition brand All Star Challenge. That deep-rooted knowledge of the sport is something she passes down to her athletes, including her own daughter.
But becoming a three-peat champion isn't just about what happens inside the gym. It's the strategy calls, the extra reps after practice, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. For this mother-daughter duo, those late nights and early mornings have paid off in the most spectacular way—cementing their legacy as one of the first-ever three-peat World Champions on different teams.