Success in Portugal for rhythmic gymnasts

Junior Rhythmic group iStar Academy have impressed at the FIG World Challenge Cup event in Portimao, Portugal finishing in first place, impressing particularly with hoop, scoring 15.100 which is a personal best for the group.

Junior individuals Saffron Severn and Elizabeth Popova finished in a brilliant second place in the team event, with Elizabeth also taking silver in the ball final.

Senior gymnast Alice Leaper qualified for all finals, and Louise Christie qualified for hoop, clubs and ribbon finals.

Congratulations to all of our gymnasts and coaches on a brilliant week.