Gymnastics squad celebrates medal haul (From This is Hampshire)

Gymnastics squad celebrates medal haul

11:40am Wednesday 9th April 2008 in

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MEMBERS of a Southampton gymnastics squad have been celebrating their medal-winning success at a tournament for athletes with special needs.

Gymnasts aged eight and above wowed the judges in Jersey and Southampton Gymnastics Club is now looking ahead for national success in the Special Olympics Great Britain, to be held next year. Coach Emma Gregory said the gymnasts were proud of their achievements.

"They are very proud to have come back with so many medals," she said.

Emma, one of three coaches for the 12-strong squad, said they brought back ten bronze medals, nine silver and one gold.

"It's a great achievement and we now qualify for next year's special Olympics in Leicester," she added.

Members of the squad are aged from eight to 25 and have disabilities ranging from Down's syndrome to learning difficulties.

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