Talented gymnast Isaac secured an exciting opportunity to train with British Gymnastics coaches, following his team’s gold-medal victory at a national championship.
The 13-year-old Year 8 pupil competed in the Men’s Artistic National Setworks Championships at Telford International Centre in early November, representing Yorkshire. Isaac’s impressive performance placed him among the top six gymnasts in his age category, contributing to the Yorkshire team’s gold-medal finish. Isaac said: “It felt great. We won the year before, so we maintained our title!”
As a result, he was invited to train with top national gymnasts under the guidance of GB coaches at the National Sports Centre in Lilleshall in December. Isaac added: “They have high standards, so it will be amazing to be amongst them and to learn from them.”
Isaac began gymnastics at just four years old. Training at Diamonds Gymnastics Club in Halifax, he now dedicates 18 hours a week to perfecting the six male disciplines: floor exercise, horizontal bar, parallel bars, rings, pommel horse and vault. Looking ahead, his next goal is to qualify for the English Championships in March.
Dr Simon Hinchliffe, Headmaster at BGS, said: “Isaac’s achievements are a testament to his dedication and passion for gymnastics. He balances an intense training schedule with his school commitments and sets a fantastic example for his peers. We look forward to seeing all he will accomplish both in and out of the gym.”
“We won the year before, so we maintained our title!”
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