Australia Olympics Schedule: 13 Gymnasts Set to Shine at Paris 2024
Australia is gearing up for an exciting display at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a record-breaking 13-member gymnastics team. This squad, consisting of 11 women and two men, is the largest gymnastics contingent Australia has ever sent to the Olympics. Competing across artistic, trampoline, and rhythmic events, the Aussie gymnasts are ready to dazzle on the big stage.
Paris 2024 Olympics Gymnastics: Australian Team Set to Shine
Artistic Gymnastics
The artistic gymnastics events will see a mix of seasoned Olympians and fresh faces. Tokyo Olympian Emily Whitehead returns for her second Olympic Games, ready to showcase her skills in multiple disciplines. She will be joined by Emma Nedov, Kate McDonald, Ruby Pass, and Breanna Scott in the women's artistic gymnastics team. Jesse Moore will represent the men, competing in all-around events including floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar.
Trampoline Gymnastics
In trampoline gymnastics, 17-year-old Brock Batty is set to make history as the youngest male gymnast to compete in this event at the Olympics. Despite the setback of Blake Rutherford, the highest-ranked Australian in men's trampoline, missing out due to injury, Batty is ready to step up and represent his country.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
The rhythmic gymnastics team features a blend of experience and debutants. Tokyo Olympian Lidiia Iakovleva returns for her second Games, aiming to lead the group to success. She will be joined by Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva in the individual all-around, while Saskia Broedelet, Phoebe Learmont, Emmanouela Frroku, and Jessica Weintraub compete in the group all-around event.
Key Highlights and Challenges
- Injuries: The team has faced significant challenges with injuries, notably Commonwealth Games champion Georgia Godwin and Blake Rutherford missing out due to injuries.
- Historic Participation: This year marks the largest gymnastics team Australia has ever sent to the Olympics, with six gymnasts in both rhythmic and artistic events and one in trampoline.
Event Schedule
The gymnastics competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be held at two main venues:
- Porte de La Chapelle Arena: Rhythmic gymnastics from August 8 to 11.
- Bercy Arena: Artistic gymnastics from July 27 to August 5, and trampoline gymnastics on August 3.
Notable Past Achievements
Australia’s first and only Olympic medal in gymnastics was won by Ji Wallace, who clinched a silver in the men’s trampoline event at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. The current team will be looking to add to this legacy.
As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, the Australian gymnastics team stands ready to compete and potentially make history. With a mix of returning Olympians and new talents, they bring hope and excitement to Australian fans. The journey of these gymnasts, their challenges, and their ambitions will undoubtedly be a focal point of the Games.