Carr Hill students, Phoebe and Olivia, have been selected for Team GB’s gymnastics squad following a successful group performance at the Lillieshall National Sports Centre.
The girls form part of a five person team that has been selected for the Juniors section (age 12-15) having completed an impressive ribbon and hoop routine. The team, who train for 25 hours a week, will now go on to train at a number of UK camps and are focusing on qualifying for the World Championship.
Olivia, who has been training for five years, said: “The best thing about competing as a team is that you aren’t on your own. You always know you have the support of friends when things are challenging.”
Phoebe, who has been training for four years, said: “It was a great feeling to qualify. We all felt so happy. All the hard work is worth it when you are doing something you enjoy so much."
Headteacher Mr Waller said: "Congratulations to Phoebe, Olivia and their team mates on this fantastic and well deserved accomplishment. The school community wish them all the best in the next stage of their training."
.jpg)
