Gymnastics: Good results for Otago at national champs

Mikaela WalshOtago gymnastics is buzzing after a series of excellent results at the national championships in Auckland.

The Otago team won medals in rhythmic, apparatus and aerobics events.

In the rhythmic competition, Mikaela Walsh was third overall in the level nine grade, and the Dunedin Gymnastic Academy group was second overall in the level four grade.

Walsh then claimed a pair of silver medals, in the ball and ribbon, with Dale Hurring (ball) and Regan King (ball and clubs) winning level nine bronze medals.

Paige Walsh (level seven) was second in the ball and third in clubs, and Melissa Thomson (level six) was third in rope and second in the ribbon.

Otago also claimed the trophy for the best presented rhythmic gymnastics province.

In the newer discipline of gymnastic aerobics, Otago showed its strength across the grades.

Bailey McCaughan won the level two 9-11 years grade, and Annelise Lowther won the level three all ages grade.

Hannah Hutton (level two 9-11) and Emily White (level two 15-18) won silver medals, and Breana Smith won bronze in the level one 9-11 years grade.

In team aerobics, the Alexandra Angels won silver in level two, and the Alexandra Superstars won bronze in level one.