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The Citizen
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen learner among top gymnastics performers in Ekurhuleni
A learner from Hoërskool Marais Viljoen High School was among the top performers at the recent Ekurhuleni District Gymnastics competition. Chloe Garner-Savory, a Grade Eight learner at the Alberton-based school, was awarded Ekurhuleni District Colours for gymnastics. This marks the third consecutive year that Garner-Savory has received this honour, recognising her continued excellence in the sport. 'We are incredibly proud of Chloe Garner-Savory for her outstanding achievements in gymnastics. Your dedication, hard work and passion inspire us every day. Well done, Chloe. We cannot wait to see what you do next,' said the school in a statement. Garner-Savory trains at Legacy Gymnastics Club, located at the JBR Centre on the corner of Louis Trichardt Road and Fifth Avenue in Alberton. She recently represented her district at the Gauteng Gymnastics Festival (Women's Artistic Gymnastics), where she earned a silver medal after four days of competition in the Level 1 and 3 categories. Legacy Gymnastics Club had an impressive overall showing at the festival, with a total medal haul of 25 gold, 31 silver and 15 bronze medals. 'Well done to all gymnasts for a successful long weekend. You looked absolutely stunning and were so well-behaved. We could not be more proud of Legacy Gymnastics. A huge thank you to our coaches and judges for the hard work you put in this past weekend and during the weeks of preparation,' read a statement from Legacy Gymnastics Club. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
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.' Also read: Fourways rider put SA on the map in NRBC 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.' Also read: Moving, grooving, and growing, Xstatic dancers wow judges at National Competition 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.' Read more: Equestrian sets her sights on higher goals in the horse world 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.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts!
