Perry Drakopoulos

                                                         
       

Drakopoulos is one of Australia’s most consistent and impressive Acrobatic gymnasts, recording very strong results at national and international level.

Since 2009, Drakopoulos has won seven consecutive National titles, ranging from Level 6 in 2009 to the 13-18 Mixed Trios title in 2015. However, perhaps even more eye-catching are his results on the international stage.

His first competition at international level was the World Age Group Competition in 2012, which saw Drakopoulos finish fifth. He recorded a very impressive second place in the 2013 Volkov World Cup. His results saw him take up the proud honour of reading the athletes’ oath at the 2014 World Age Competition, however, due to injury, he was unable to participate. 

QUICK FACTS
Birthplace: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Student
Nickname: Pez
Sporting motto: If you do it you'll make it to Worlds
Most admired sportsperson: Roger Federer
Favourite sports team: -
Favourite music: -
Favourite movie: The Blind Side

TRAINING INFORMATION
Age began gymnastics and reason for starting: 5 years old. My mum saw me doing a cartwheel around the house & decided to put me into gym.
First Club: SXL Gymnastics
First Coach: XiLin Shen
Current Club: SXL Gymnastics
Current Coach: XiLin Shen, Tony Barber, Amy Yeomans, Mr. Zhang
Best apparatus: Balance
Favourite skill: Wrap one and a half to basket
Most difficult skill to learn: Needle scale on one arm, to sit

MOST SIGNIFICANT
Best National Performance: 2014 Australian Championships
Best International Performance: 2013 Volkov World Cup
Best Acrobatic Moment: Silver medal at Volkov World Cup, reading the athletes oath at 2014 World Age Group Competition.

NATIONAL RESULTS
Year Event
Level
Category
Result
2014 Australian Championships 12-18 Mixed Pair 1st
2013 Australian Championships 12-18 Mixed Pair 1st
2012 Australian Championships 11-16 Mixed Pair 1st
2011 Australian Championships 11-16 Mixed Pair 1st
2010 Australian Championships
6
 Mixed Pair 1st
2009 Australian Championships
5
Mixed Pair
1st


INTERNATIONAL RESULTS
Year Event
Level
Category
Result
2016 World Age Group Competition, CHN
12-18
Mixed Pair
4th
2014 World Age Group Compeition, FRA 
12-18
Mixed Pair
 Injured - did not compete
2013 Volkov World Cup, RUS
12-18
Mixed Pair
2nd
2012 World Age Group Compeition, USA
11-16
Mixed Pair
5th

MAJOR EVENTS
World Championships: 2012, 2014, 2016 - World Age Group Competition