Young Fourways gymnast wins gold and district selection
Fourways gymnast Scarlett Belle Eilertsen (10) recently competed in the Women's Artistic Gymnastics competition held at Matsport Centurion on May 24–25, earning a gold medal in her level 1 division.
This impressive feat highlights her skill and marks a significant milestone in her budding gymnastics career.
More exciting news followed for the local athlete, when she was also awarded her Central Gauteng junior colours, securing a spot on the prestigious Central Gauteng district team.
She will be officially presented with her colours at the upcoming district competition in mid-June. As you can imagine, Scarlett is beyond excited about her achievements. 'Receiving my gold medal and my colours means so much to me. It made me feel so happy and very proud of myself.'
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Her journey from a dedicated gymnast to a representative of her district has been nothing short of inspiring. Less than six months ago, Scarlett was recognised as the Most Improved Gymnast at her end-of-year awards with Junxion Gymnastics.
Now, she stands as a proud member of the district team, a testament to her relentless work ethic and passion for the sport.
Scarlett credits her coaches, Brooklyn Miles, known as Coach Godzilla, and Nikki Stubbs, for their unwavering support and encouragement. 'Their continual reinforcement and belief in me make a big difference. They help me grow and love gymnastics even more.'
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When asked what inspired her to start gymnastics, she explained: 'My mom started gymnastics for me when I was 3, but when I was about 8 or 9, I decided I wanted to be good at it.'
Her love for the sport is clear. 'I love getting to see my friends every week, and playing games with the coaches while we are learning.'
Her role models include her coaches, whom she admires greatly. When asked about her future ambitions, she said: 'Maybe I'll get those dreams when I'm older, but I sometimes dream of doing three backflips at age 10.'
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Looking ahead, Scarlett remains focused and motivated. Her goals for upcoming competitions are to enjoy the experience, never give up, and continue trying her best. 'I want to work harder because I believe that hard work pays off.'
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