The Australian Rhythmic Gymnastics team nearly fought out a famous victory in Manila, but an illness to a team member proved to be too much to overcome, as the Aussies finished in second place, just over a point behind New Zealand.
Team members Alex Kiroi-Bogatyreva, Li-Lou Burns Gillet and Alex Eedle, alongside coaches Katie Sigsworth and Vanessa Gillet.
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