Medal Haul for New Zealand Gymnasts in Texas

Anna Robertsone-News

New Zealand artistic gymnasts put on a strong showing at three international competitions in Texas last month—the Horton Challenge, Valeri Liukin Invitational, and WOGA Classic. Athletes from over a dozen clubs across the country proudly represented New Zealand, delivering some outstanding performances, and returning home with a haul of medals.

For many, this was their first taste of international competition, making it an unforgettable experience. They embraced the challenge, gained valuable experience, and brought home plenty of memorable moments.

A huge thank you to the team management for their support, ensuring athletes had everything they needed to perform at their best. Below are the results from each competition.

MAG Horton Challenge

Level 7

  • Level 7 Team: Fraser Bialy (Hutt Valley Gymnastics), Alex Reed (Counties Manukau Gymnastics Inc), Fletch Cowan (Capital Gymnastics), Mason Hewins (Hamilton City Gymnastics) – 1st team
  • Fraser Bialy (Hutt Valley Gymnastics) – 1st all around snr, 3rd pommel, 3rd= rings, 3rd vault, 1st p-bars
  • Alex Reed (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 2nd all around snr, 1st= floor, 2nd pommel, 3rd= rings, 2nd p-bars, 3rd high bar
  • Fletcher Cowan (Capital Gymnastics) – 3rd all around snr, 1st rings, 1st vault, 2nd high bar
  • Mason Hewins (Hamilton City Gymnastics) – 5th all around snr, 3rd floor, 1st pommel

Level 9

  • Level 9 Team: Sam Alexander (Christchurch School of Gymnastics), Zachary Swallow (Capital Gymnastics), Caleb Reidy (Capital Gymnastics), Jean-Daniel Rosset (Tri Star Gymnastics Club) – 2nd team
  • Sam Alexander (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) – 1st all around snr, 2nd floor, 1st pommel, 1st rings, 1st vault
  • Zachary Swallow (Capital Gymnastics) – 2nd all around snr, 2nd rings, 2nd vault, 1st high bar
  • Caleb Reidy (Capital Gymnastics) – snr 1st= p-bars, 2nd= high bar

Elite

  • Peter Nichols (Tri Star Gymnastics Club) – 2nd all around

Valeri Liukin Invitational

Level 7 (15+ years)

  • Level 7 Team: Fraser Bialy (Hutt Valley Gymnastics), Alex Reed (Counties Manukau Gymnastics Inc), Fletch Cowan (Capital Gymnastics), Mason Hewins (Hamilton City Gymnastics) – 1st team
  • Fraser Bialy (Hutt Valley Gymnastics) – 1st all around, 2nd floor, 1st pommel, 1st vault, 1st= p-bars, 3rd high bar
  • Fletcher Cowan (Capital Gymnastics) – 3rd floor, 2nd rings, 2nd vault
  • Alex Reed (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 4th all around, 1st floor, 3rd= rings, 1st= p-bars, 1st= high bar
  • Mason Hewins (Hamilton City Gymnastics) – 1st= rings, 3rd p-bars

Level 9 (16+ years)

  • Level 9 Team: Sam Alexander (Christchurch School of Gymnastics), Zachary Swallow (Capital Gymnastics), Caleb Reidy (Capital Gymnastics), Jean-Daniel Rosset (Tri Star Gymnastics Club) – 1st team
  • Sam Alexander (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) – 1st all around, 1st floor, 3rd vault
  • Zachary Swallow (Capital Gymnastics) – 2nd rings, 2nd vault
  • Caleb Reidy (Capital Gymnastics) – 1st rings, 1st p-bars

WAG – WOGA

Level 8

  • Level 8 – 2nd Team
  • Level 8 Junior B
  • Jessica Woodside (Hutt Valley Gymnastics) – 2nd= vault, 2nd beam, 1st floor, 2nd all around
  • Saki Ishikawa (Dunedin Gymnastics Academy) – 2nd = vault, 8th bar, 7th all around
  • Briallen Aberthact (Hutt Valley Gymnastics) – 7th vault, 3rd= beam, 12th all around

Level 8 Senior

  • Rosa Dawson (Queenstown Gymnastic Club) – 6th vault, 1st bar, 6th beam, 7th floor, 3rd all around
  • Anna Elliot (Hutt Valley Gymnastics) – 4th vault, 5th beam, 2nd= floor, 6th all around
  • Chelsea Brennan (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 2nd vault, 5th bar, 8th floor, 8th all around
  • Sienna Pirie (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 6= vault, 5th floor, 10th all around
  • Kayla Yum (Manawatu Gymsports) – 7th bar, 4th beam (competed 2 apps)

Level 9

  • Level 9 Team – 2nd Team

Level 9 Junior B

  • Sarah Kennard (Waitakere Gymnastics Club) – 7th vault, 3= bar, 6th beam, 4th floor, 4th all around
  • Ava Samuels (NHG) – 4= vault, 3rd= bar, 6th floor, 6th all around
  • Leona Fan (Waitakere Gymnastics Club) – 7th bar, 5th floor – 9th all around

Level 9 Senior

  • Zahara Slatter (Manawatu Gymsports) – 1st vault, 1st bar, 2nd beam, 5th floor – 1st all around
  • Lulu Miller (Impact Gymsport Academy) – 5= bar, 1st beam, 1st floor – 2nd all around
  • Kate Seymour (Twisters Tawa Gymnastics Club) – 4th bar, 5th beam, 6= floor – 3rd all around
  • Harriet Vellenoweth (Hamilton City Gymnastics) – 2nd vault, 7th= bar, 4th floor – 5th all around
  • Maia McLaughlan (Hutt Valley Gymnastics) – 5th vault, 2nd bar – 6th all around
  • Kahu Barsdell (Waitakere Gymnastics Club) – 6th vault, 3rd beam, 2nd floor – 7th all around
  • Renee Pilon (Whangarei Academy of Gymnastics) – 4th vault, 5= bar – 8th all around
  • Libby McDonald (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) – 7th vault, 4th beam (competed 2 apps)
  • Meshay Paulsen (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 6th beam (competed 2 apps)
  • Lucy Roberts (Hutt Valley Gymnastics) – 3rd floor (competed 1 app)
  • Lulu Pearce (Christchurch School of Gymnastics) – 7th= bar (competed 1 app)

Level 10

Level 10 – Junior B

  • Sienna Shields (Waitakere Gymnastics Club) – 10th= all around

Level 10 – Senior

  • Tamara Thomas (Waitakere Gymnastics Club) – 12th all around