We saw Ella compete in the annual ACT Gymnastics Comp at the weekend - the first time we've seen her perform in a comp in nearly three years (thank you Covid!).
Despite all the disruptions Ella has sustained her passion for Gymnastics throughout the pandemic/lockdown years, working hard and overcoming every challenge that presented itself. She combined hours and hours of training each week with a significant coaching commitment too - working with younger age kids.
Ella competed at Level 9 at this comp. Her first event was the individual floor routine - which she nailed! Gaining a #1 Rank and a high score of 12.266. This picture does not in any way convey the dynamism (danger) and energy of her amazing routine.
Next event was the vault - which is always a strong event for Ella - and, another #1 Rank and a high score.
Then it was the bars .....
Another beautiful routine - this time #2 Rank and another high score ....
Last event was the beam - very scary to watch but Ella's routine was very measured and controlled - this time #3 Rank and a very good score.
Ella ended up with two gold medals, one silver and a bronze but the outright gold medal winner of the Level 9 competition overall - the best in the ACT!
Her South Canberra Gym club team are very close, very supportive of each other, and they seem to have a lot of fun together in amongst the intense discipline required by this sport.
And their two coaches are so supportive and encouraging .......
.. and full of fun .....
We are so proud of this medal winning girl - not because of the medals, but because of all the hard work and the courage she has shown in overcoming all the challenges that achieving at this level involves. Go Ella girl!
Abi found Gym Comp interesting at times - especially when Ella was competing (and winning!). She had a great horsey game that kept her diverted at other times.
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