A gymnastics club is celebrating after having eight partnerships selected to represent Great Britain in a prestigious world championship competition in September.<\/p>\n
Partnerships from Spelthorne Gymnastics have been selected across the youth, junior and senior ranks for the upcoming Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, now in their 30th year.<\/p>\n
The selection, which the club said represents the highest number of partnerships selected from any club in the UK, follows a hugely successful British Championships.<\/p>\n
Coaching director, Adam McAssey, says the selection “reflects years of hard work from our gymnasts, coaches and families”. <\/p>\n
“Being the club with the highest number of selected partnerships in the country this year is a fantastic accomplishment. <\/p>\n
“We are excited to watch our gymnasts compete on the world stage and know they will represent both Great Britain and Spelthorne Gymnastics with pride.”<\/p>\n
The British Championships, which also served as the final selection trial for the Great Britain team, saw the club secure five British Championship titles and three silver medals. <\/p>\n
The World Championships, a marquee event expected to welcome about 800 athletes from 45 countries, will take place in Pesaro, Italy.<\/p>\n
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