Following a breakthrough week of competition in Antwerp which saw him establish his position in the top 20 Vaulters in the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics world, we caught up with Queensland’s James Hardy to see the experience of a debut World Championships campaign through his eyes.
When I was younger, I would jump off everything I could find because I loved to pretend I was flying, Gymnastics is the perfect sport for that feeling.
James Hardy
James' love of space even precedes his love of Gymnastics.
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Tasmania secured more gold across Trampoline disciplines, as Senior International Double mini trampoline champions were crowned in the afternoon, before New South Wales dominated a stunning night of team competition on Monday.
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Second-year Senior Miyabi Akiya dazzled audiences over the first two days of Rhythmic competition at the Australian Gymnastics Championships, as she sealed the title of National Champion late on Sunday night.