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Colston’s School gymnast Beth Northeast has added a South West title to her recent achievements.
A brilliant all round display at the Girls South West Challenge Cup at Melksham gave her a win at Under 13 level.
The judges awarded her 44 points for her performances on beam, floor, vault and bars.
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The lawns at Colston's are easy compared to the beam |
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... even with her eyes on the cup |
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Beth (12) joined Year 7 at Colston’s last September from Elmlea Junior School in Westbury-on-Trym.
Only two weeks earlier Beth had another highly successful weekend at the British Espoirs Challenge at Gloucester where she was placed 4th overall and won a silver medal on vault, beam and floor.
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Bethany performs in front of her friends at Colston's |
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Competing with the best young gymnasts from throughout Britain, she scored 43.7 points and is now eligible to compete in the Junior British Championships next year.
Beth is coached by Dave and Shirley Clements at the Bristol School of Gymnastics in Bishopston.
“She is undoubtedly a very talented gymnast, and by qualifying for the Junior British next year she has already joined an elite club. In her age group she would now be one of about 25 at this level throughout Britain.
“She has become much more confident and outgoing in the past year and is thoroughly enjoying training and competition.”
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Bethany with her Girls South West Challenge Cup |
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Liz Young, Head of Girls’ Games at Colston’s, said: “Beth is an outstanding sportswoman. Along with her gymnastics:she has excelled in all other sports including hockey, netball, rounders, athletics and tennis during her first year here.
“We feel very fortunate to be able to support her.”
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