QUICK FACTS
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| Birthplace: |
East Melbourne |
| Current residence: |
Sydney |
| Nickname: |
Alex |
| Five words that best describe you: |
Passionate, determined, focussed and expressive |
| Sporting motto: |
Don't give up
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| Most admired sportsperson: |
Yana Kudryavtseva, Polina Shmatko, Alexandra Soldatova
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| Favourite sports team: |
Russian National Team for Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Favourite music: |
Adele, Drake, Lucas Graham, Justin Bieber, Sia
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| Favourite movie: |
The Dressmaker, Hairspray, Burlesque, Harry Potter
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| Superstitions or pre-comp rituals: |
Wear a certain pair of socks and gym attire
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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| Currently studying: |
Year 10 at Meriden School, Sydney |
| Have any family members competed in elite sport: |
Yes, my mum |
| Best piece of advice received: |
Don't give up |
| Superstitions or pre-competition rituals |
Wear a certain pair of socks and certain gym attire |
| How do you relax when not in the gym? |
Watch Dance Moms, and cook |
TRAINING INFORMATION
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| Age began gymnastics and reason for starting: |
5, watched girls train at school and begged mum to do it |
| First Club: |
Meriden Rhythmic Gymnastics Centre |
| First Coach: |
Danielle & Kristy Le Ray |
| Current Club: |
Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy |
| Current Coach: |
Danielle, Kristy Le Ray & Veronica Sologuren |
| Best apparatus: |
All |
| Favourite skill: |
Straight leg fouettes |
| Most difficult skill to learn: |
Masteries |
| Favourite aspect of being a gymnast: |
Being able to perform in front of a crowd |
| Strengths as a gymnast: |
My expression |
MOST SIGNIFICANT
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| Best National Performance: |
2015 Australian Championships; 1st AA, Team, Hoop, & Clubs |
| Best International Performance: |
2016 Pacific Rim Championships, silver medal Hoop |
| Best Gymnastics Moment: |
2016 Pacific Rim Championships, silver medal Hoop |
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
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| Year |
Jun/Snr |
Team
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AA
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Rope
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Hoop
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Ball |
Clubs |
Ribbon |
| 2016 |
Junior International |
1st |
2nd |
2nd |
2nd |
1st |
2nd |
- |
2015
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Junior International |
1st |
1st |
2nd |
1st |
1st |
1st |
- |
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| 2014 |
International 9 Junior |
2nd |
1st |
- |
1st |
1st |
3rd |
2nd |
| 2013 |
International 8 Junior |
1st |
1st |
1st |
1st |
2nd |
- |
2nd |
| 2012 |
International 7 Junior |
3rd |
2nd |
- |
2nd |
4th |
2nd |
- |
INTERNATIONAL RESULTS
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| Year |
Event |
Team
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AA
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Rope
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Hoop
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Ball
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Clubs
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Ribbon
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| 2016 |
Pacific Rim Championships, LA |
4th
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T-6th
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-
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2nd |
-
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5th
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7th
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| 2015 |
Moscow Grand Prix |
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| 2014 |
NZL National Championships |
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| 2013 |
Spring Cup Polesti, ROM |
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MAJOR EVENT HISTORY
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| Commonwealth Games: |
N/A |
| World Championships: |
N/A |
| Olympic Games: |
N/A |