A DELIGHTED Donegal gymnastic team are on their way home with gold medals – after
The Letterkenny-based Finesse Gymnastics Display Team – 17 Donegal gymnastics ages 8-17 along with team coach and choreographer – are from all over the county – have won an International title.
They took the team gold at the London Festival of Gymnastics.
Said proud coach Meganne Stewart: “The team were only the second Irish team to ever qualify for the finals, so to take gold is unbelievable.
“I’m so proud of all the girls who are from all over the county, so this is a real County Donegal success.”
They train under the direction of team coach, Meganne Stewart and team choreographer Linda Bennett.
The girls qualified for the London festival of gymnastics back in May 2012. This qualification selected the top 60 teams from hundreds of teams across Ireland and Britain.
The Finesse Team are the second ever team to make the final stage of the festival. The team travelled to London on Friday 19th October to compete in the London Festival of Gymnastics 2012 where over 1400 gymnasts participated. They competed against extremely stiff competition from across Britain and Ireland.
The gymnasts performed to the very best of their abilities and executed an outstandingly solid and precise routine.Their wonderful performances led to event co ordinator, president of London Gymnastics approached team manager, Tony King to inform him that the team had caused quite a stirr amongst other teams and coaches.
This positive feedback was overwhelming. After this boast of confidence the gymnasts eagerly awaited the final results. The gymnasts were awarded with gold medals for their performance of their routine; Irish Dolls.
This placing was accredited to their innovation of choreography and precision throughout their routine. This is a huge feat for this young team especially as they are the first Irish team to receive this Accolade.
The team now are looking to set their sights on Europe and are aiming to qualify for European Championships in Frankfurt in July 2013. Who knows what the future may hold for this young and talented team of girls!!!
Team members: Ciara Nolan, Fiona Lafferty, Rachel Canning, Sarah Mc Glinchey, Ellie King, Aoife O Connor, Molly Gallagher, Natasha Tinney, Meghan Duff, Amber Beecroft, Cara Nulty, Orla Lonergan, Aoife Mc Carron, Ciara Beecroft , Adele King, Molly Nulty, Orla McCarron.
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