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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Huge moments as Darlington gymnast, 10, 'so proud' after winning medal at nationals
A young gymnast from Darlington representing the North of England has won third place at the British Championships in tumbling. Hugo Metcalfe, aged 10, competed at Birmingham's Utilita Arena on Sunday, July 13, and earned a podium finish in a national event featuring the best in the country. Hugo Metcalfe, 10, from Darlington on his podium finish at the British Championships (Image: Stuart Boulton) His dad, Chris Metcalfe said: 'He's worked so hard for this. He trains four nights a week for two and a half hours and never wants to miss a session.' Hugo, who trains at Teesside Academy of Gymnastics, marked his birthday the day before the competition. Mr Metcalfe added: 'We travelled down on Saturday and the whole family made a weekend of it. 'That evening, he got to practise in the arena and he said, 'I wouldn't want to be doing anything else on my birthday.'' Darlington gymnast Hugo Metcalfe at Teesside Academy of Gymnastics in Middlesbrough (Image: Stuart Boulton) Hugo began gymnastics around four years ago, after early involvement in parent and child sessions. 'He's always wanted to do it. He just comes alive when he's in the gym,' said Mr Metcalfe. 'He's a quiet lad day to day, but in gymnastics he's confident, focused, and has so many friends.' Hugo Metcalfe on the podium at his event (Image: CHRIS METCALFE) Mr Metcalfe said walking out to the national anthem was a huge moment. 'He was just happy to make the competition, but I knew deep down he wanted that medal. I just wanted him to enjoy it.' Hugo stood proudly on the podium after securing third place. 'It was amazing,' Mr Metcalfe said. 'He brought the medal into the gym the next day and was so proud. He was allowed the night off from training, but he was back in the gym the night after.' READ MORE: Dad stages Darlington run in aid of suicide charity in memory of his son County Durham schoolgirl goes 'viral' after turning up to prom in HGV Teesside comedy legend to return to smash hit series 'Last One Laughing' In the finals, a fellow gymnast fell and lost his place in the competition. 'Hugo was the first to run over and check he was okay,' said Chris. 'That's just who he is. We're proud of how he performs, but even more proud of the way he carries himself.' His younger sister, two years his junior, is also now training in gymnastics. 'She's following his path,' said Mr Metcalfe. 'They're both loving it.'
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Robbie, 10, makes Guernsey gymnastics history with medal
A young squad has landed its first ever national medal for Tumbling Squad sent its largest ever team to the English Gymnastics Championships in Telford last week where 10-year-old Robbie won a bronze Bobby Montague said he was "really proud to see how far they've come as a squad and as individuals".Robbie is set to compete in the second qualifier for the British Gymnastics Championships later in June. Robbie said it had been "very nerve-wracking" to show his somersaults in Telford but that he "loves how it's really fun".He explained he had used a new combination of tumbles in the competition which included whips, flicks and a full twist and straight back said: "I was very pleased because because there were some very challenging people in my category."It was very exciting because when I started I didn't really know much about it and three and a half years later I won a bronze medal at the English Gymnastics Championships!"Mr Montague said it had been the first time a gymnast from the squad had competed in the elite said two of the members of the team, Rosie and Myra had been ranked 11th in the country and Mason had been ranked said his dream was to compete in the World Gymnastic Championships."Even if I came last, to get to that level would be amazing," he added.
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Acrobatics and tumbling, stunt could become NCAA championship sports for women by 2027
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The sports of acrobatics and tumbling as well as stunt are on track to achieve NCAA championship status for women by spring 2027, the NCAA announced Thursday. Acrobatics and tumbling became an emerging sport in 2020 and stunt received that designation in 2023. Each sport is sponsored by more than 40 schools across the three divisions, the minimum threshold for achieving championship status. The recommendation to hold national championships in 2027 is contingent on official confirmation of the sponsorship and participation numbers for spring 2025 competition. One championship event for athletes across all three divisions would be held for each sport initially. Acrobatics and tumbling is a fast-paced, team-based discipline in which athletes perform synchronized skills in acrobatics, pyramid, toss, tumbling and team routines. Meets feature six events with skills scored on difficulty and execution. The sport is currently governed by the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association. Stunt transforms traditional cheerleading skills into a head-to-head, four-quarter format emphasizing athleticism and precision. Teams compete in partner stunts, pyramids, jumps and tumbling, with points awarded based on execution. Championships are conducted through a double-elimination tournament structure. The sport is currently governed by USA Cheer. ___ AP college sports:
