Addison Coburn, 9, placed fourth in level five tumbling at the 2024 Australian National Gymnastics Championships on the Gold Coast. Photo: Winkipop media
Several students at local schools have made impressive sporting accomplishments over the last several weeks.
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Two girls were part of the Victorian State Team at the 2024 Australian National Gymnastics Championships on the Gold Coast in May.
Moama Anglican Grammar student Addison Coburn executed some impressive tumbling, logging a personal best and the second-highest score in level five for her preliminary pass.
Her performance earned her a place in the finals, where she scored fourth place against older athletes.
Addison trains at Palmers Gym Echuca Moama, while also engaging in regular sessions at Palmers Gym Bendigo.
Trainers feel she is an athlete on the rise in tumbling.
Aleira Pumpa, 14, competed at her second Australian National Gymnastics Championships finishing 11th in level six tumbling. Photo: Winkipop media
Also at the event, Echuca College student Aleira Pumpa competed in the level six tumbling event.
Aleira, who also trains with Palmers gym in both Echuca Moama and Bendigo, made a run to the finals where she eventually finished in 11th place.
This is Aleira’s second visit to the national championships after she competed last year and scored 21st place in the same event.
Sophie Millar has been selected for the NSW under-12 girls football team and will compete at the Australian Championships.
Moama Anglican Grammar is also celebrating the efforts of Sophie Millar, who has been selected for the NSW under-12 girls football team.
Sophie recently represented the Southern Inland representative team at the selection trials in Albury and impressed selectors, earning her a place in the squad.
Her side will compete at the School Sport Australia, Australian Football Girls 12 Years and Under Championship in August.
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