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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It was a mega Monday on the Rhythmic floor, as Alicia Tan confirmed her utter dominance with a clean sweep of the Junior International category, while Victorian Miyabi Akiya claimed a further three apparatus titles.
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.
It was a night of Acrobatic dominance for New South Wales on Monday, as the state picked up more than fifty medals, including the national title in both Women’s Pair and Women’s Group, as well as claiming the interstate shield.
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.