Aya Meggs

                                            
           

Aya Meggs (pronounced I-ya), a product of the seemingly never-ending Western Australian Women’s Artistic Gymnastics factory, has impressed on both the Australian stage, as well as internationally.

In only her second major international tournament – the 2014 Nadia Comaneci Invitational – Meggs finished an outstanding sixth in the All-Apparatus final, with results of second on the Vault, third on the Bars and fourth on the Floor cementing a breakthrough tournament from the Perth native.

Prior to that, Meggs had an impressive 2013 National Championships, competing in the IDP 10 category. Meggs finished top five in every apparatus, the All-Around final, and the Teams competition, ensuring that she would be a name to watch for the next few years.

In 2014, she moved up to the Junior division where she once again impressed, finishing third on the Bars. 

2016 saw Aya her first year of senior competition where she competed at the National Championships, placing 15th AA. 

  

QUICK FACTS
Birthplace: Perth, WA
Occupation: Student - Year 10
Five words that best describe you: Funny, hard-working, supportive, persistent, determined
Sporting motto: Tough times never last but tough people do
Have any of your family been an elite athlete? My dad was an elite swimmer
Favourite sports team: Fremantle Dockers (AFL)
Favourite music: Vallis Alps, Hilltop Hoods
Favourite movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Best piece of advice ever received: Trust and believe in yourself
Superstitions or pre-competition rituals: Listening to music
How do you relax when you're not in the gym? Hang out with friends and go to the beach

TRAINING INFORMATION
Age began gymnastics and reason for starting: 5 years of age - a talent scout suggested WAIS
First Club: WAIS Fliers Program
First Coach: Irena Joura
Current Club: National Centre of Excellence (Western Australia)
Current Coach: Coral King and Josh Fabian
Best apparatus: Floor
Favourite skill: Weiler kips
Most difficult skill to learn: Gienger
Favourite aspect of being a gymnast: Being able to do amazing skills
Strengths as a gymnast: Hard worker

MOST SIGNIFICANT
Best National Performance: 3rd on Bars - Junior International
Best International Performance: 4th on Vault at Jesolo Trophy
Best Gymnastic Moment: Winning 1st gold medal at Australian Championships

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Year Jun/Snr Team AA VT UB BB FX
2016  Senior 2nd
 15th
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2015  Junior - Did not compete - - - - - -
2014  Junior - - - 3rd - -
2013  IDP 10  2nd  2nd 1st 4th 5th 5th
2012  IDP 8 - - - 5th - -
2011  IDP 6  2nd  6th =22nd 1st 1st 24th

INTERNATIONAL RESULTS
Year Event Team AA VT UB BB FX
2014 Pacific Rim Championships, CAN 5th 12th 11th 12th 18th 12th
2014 City of Jesolo Trophy, ITA 5th - - - - -
2014 Nadia Comaneci International Invitational, USA - 6th 2nd 3rd 12th 4th
2013 Russian Childrens Day Camp - - - - - -

MAJOR EVENTS HISTORY
Commonwealth Games: N/A
World Championships: N/A
Olympic Games: N/A