One’s to Watch at the Indo Pacific Championships

Anna Robertson2016 Indo Pacific Championships, Competitive Gymnastics, International

jarrod-spear-australiaAUSTRALIA

44 athletes, 11 officials.

Jarrod Spear – senior men: a strong senior men’s competitor entering his sixth Indo Pacific Championships – double-mini is where he’ll pose the biggest threat to other athletes.

You can see Jarrod compete 5.15pm Friday 21st October (SYN), 12.45pm Saturday 22nd October (DMT) and 6pm Sunday 23rd

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October (TRA).

Lauren Sampson – senior women: thirteen years in the sport and a fourth place at 2013 World Age Group Championships – Lauren will be aiming for the podium at her fifth Indo Pacific Championships.

You can see Lauren compete 5.15pm Friday 21st October (SYN) and 6pm Sunday 23rd October (TRA).

 

CANADA

24 athletes, 11 officials.

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David Johnston – TRA 15-16 years men: with just two years in the sport, David’s first Indo Pacific Championships will see him compete in the 15-16 years individual event. After winning a national title at the 2016 Canadian Championships, he will definitely be one to watch in Napier.

You can see David compete at 1.45pm Friday 21st October (TRA).

 

soehn-kalena-canadaKalena Soehn – TRA, DMT 17+ women: after a bronze medal at the 2016 Pacific Rim Championships, 17+ age group athlete Kalena will be out to better that at her second Indo Pacific Championships.

You can see Kalena compete at 12.45pm Saturday 22nd October (DMT) and 9.45am Tuesday 25th October (TRA).

 

 

 

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21 athletes, 8 officials.

Yukina Tsuboi – DMT 15-16 years women: Japanese age group champion, Yukina will be looking to claim a medal at her second Indo Pacific Championships in the 15-16 years double-mini event.

You can see Yukina compete 4.20pm Monday 24th October (DMT)

hiroto-unno-japanHiroto Unno – TRA 15-16 years men: Hiroto’s second Indo Pacific Championships will see him compete in the 15-16 years men’s competition. With his sights firmly set on Tokyo 2020, he’ll be aiming for top of the table in the individual event.

You can see Hiroto compete 1.45pm Friday 21st October (TRA) and 9.45am Tuesday 25th October (SYN).

 

SOUTH AFRICA

offering-tlaka-south-africa8 athletes, 2 officials.

Offering Tlaka – senior men: Offering attends his third Indo Pacific Championships as athlete and coach. His 7th place in double-mini at 2013 World Championships puts him in great stead for a higher placing in Napier.

You can see Offering compete 5.15pm Friday 21st October (SYN), 12.45pm Saturday 22nd October (DMT) and 6pm Sunday 23rd October (TRA)

 

 

NEW ZEALAND

86 athletes, 30 officials.

Dylan Schmidt – senior men: Youth Olympic gold medallist, an Olympic Test event silver and a 7th place finish in Rio, NZ’s first Olympic schmidt siblings trampoline nztrampoline athlete will be hoping for another stellar performance in front of a home crowd, at his second Indo Pacific Championships.

You can see Dylan compete 5.15pm Friday 21st October (SYN) and 6pm Sunday 23rd October (TRA).

Rachel Schmidt – senior women: New Zealand 2016 women’s champion is entering her second Indo Pacific Championships. With fourteen years in the sport, Rachel will be one to watch in the senior competition.

You can see Rachel compete 5.15pm Friday 21st October (SYN) and 6pm Sunday 23rd October (TRA).