We are proud to celebrate the selection of seven artistic gymnasts to represent New Zealand at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The team, announced today by the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC), brings together a mix of experienced internationals and first-time Commonwealth Games athletes, showcasing the strength and depth of artistic gymnastics in New Zealand.
The seven athletes selected to represent New Zealand in Glasgow span almost every stage of an international gymnastics career.
The team includes three athletes with previous Commonwealth Games experience and four making their Games debut. Together, they represent a blend of experience, perseverance, and emerging talent that reflects the strength of artistic gymnastics in New Zealand.
While each athlete’s journey has been different, they share a common commitment to their sport and the pride that comes with wearing the fern on the world stage.
Beyond their achievements in gymnastics, the athletes bring a diverse range of experiences and aspirations. The team includes a future doctor, an engineer, a scientist, university students, and school students – a reminder that while gymnastics connects them, it is just one part of who they are.
The Glasgow 2026 Artistic Gymnastics team is:
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
- Alex Istock (Tri Star Gymnastics)
- Mikhail (Misha) Koudinov (Tri Star Gymnastics)
- Daniel Stoddart (Tri Star Gymnastics)
- William Fu-Allen (Tri Star Gymnastics)
- Head Coach and Manager: Paul Fischetti (Tri Star Gymnastics)
- Assistant Coach: David Colvin (Affinity Gymnastics Academy)
- Judge: Gareth Brettell (Tri Star Gymnastics) – World Gymnastics Appointed
- Judge: Cameron Beeton (North Harbour Gymnastics) – World Gymnastics Appointed
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
- Jun McDonald (Te Wero Gymnastics)
- Courtney McGregor (Tri Star Gymnastics)
- Sienna Shields (Waitakere Gymnastics)
- Coach and Manager: Andres Arean (Waitakere Gymnastics Club)
- Judge: Nyssa Willcocks (Timaru Gymnastics) – World Gymnastics Appointed
Head of Gymnastics David Phillips said the selected athletes had earned their place through consistent performances on the international stage.
“We have a team who compete across multiple apparatus and formats and we’re excited to see them perform in Glasgow,” said Phillips.
“There’s a strong balance of experience and new talent, athletes who know and understand the Games environment and importantly, athletes who’ve shown they can deliver under pressure in international competitions.”
The Glasgow team is led by some of New Zealand’s most experienced artistic gymnasts.
Misha Koudinov will compete at his sixth Commonwealth Games, bringing nearly two decades of international experience to the New Zealand team. Koudinov competed at his first Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006 at just 14 years of age and will become only the fourth New Zealand athlete to compete at six Commonwealth Games (the record is seven). Last month, he also debuted the proposed “Koudinov 2” skill at the Oceania Championships, which, if accepted into the Code of Points, would become the second skill to bear his name.
Courtney McGregor’s selection marks a remarkable return to international competition. The Rio 2016 Olympian returned to the sport in 2025 after five years away and has quickly re-established herself among New Zealand’s leading gymnasts. Glasgow also holds special significance for McGregor, who was selected for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games before injury forced her withdrawal just days before competition.
William Fu-Allen will compete at his second Commonwealth Games after representing New Zealand at Birmingham 2022. The current back-to-back New Zealand champion is coming off a standout performance at the 2025 World Championships, where he recorded a top-24 finish on floor.
Daniel Stoddart and Alex Istock add further international experience to the men’s team. Stoddart has represented New Zealand at World Championships, World Cup events and the World University Games, while Istock arrives in Glasgow after helping the University of Michigan win the 2025 NCAA Men’s Gymnastics National Championship and claiming silver on horizontal bar at the 2026 Oceania Championships.
For Jun McDonald and Sienna Shields, Glasgow 2026 will mark their Commonwealth Games debuts.
McDonald has steadily built her international experience over recent years, progressing through World Challenge Cup, World Cup and World Championship competition. Earlier this year she placed third in the all-around competition at the Oceania Championships.
Shields earned selection following a breakthrough season that included her first international appearances for New Zealand at World Cup events and the Oceania Championships.
Selection to the New Zealand Team is one of the highest honours available to a New Zealand athlete and reflects years of hard work, perseverance and commitment.
On behalf of the gymnastics community, we congratulate Misha, William, Daniel, Alex, Courtney, Jun, and Sienna on their selections and wish them every success as they prepare for Glasgow 2026.
Meet the Team
Learn more about each of our Glasgow 2026 athletes below.
Mikhail (Misha) Koudinov
Misha Koudinov will compete at his sixth Commonwealth Games at Glasgow 2026, further adding to one of the longest international careers in New Zealand gymnastics.
A two-time Olympian, Koudinov has represented New Zealand at Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, World Championships and World Cup events over almost two decades of international competition.
Koudinov trains at Tri Star Gymnastics Club in Auckland and remains one of New Zealand’s most experienced international athletes. Glasgow 2026 marks nearly 30 years since he first started gymnastics.
Last month, Koudinov successfully performed the “Koudinov 2” at the Oceania Championships. The skill follows the original “Koudinov”, and, if accepted into the Code of Points, would make him one of the few gymnasts in the world to have multiple skills named after him.
Throughout his career, Koudinov has combined international success with leadership and mentorship within the New Zealand gymnastics community.
Away from the gym, Koudinov’s proudest role is being a father. He also speaks three languages – English, Russian and Japanese.
William Fu-Allen
William Fu-Allen will represent the New Zealand Team at his second Commonwealth Games after first competing at Birmingham 2022.
Originally from Nelson, Fu-Allen now lives and trains in Auckland at Tri Star Gymnastics Club. He is the current back-to-back New Zealand National Champion and recorded a top-24 finish with his floor routine at the 2025 World Championships.
Fu-Allen has established himself as one of New Zealand’s leading men’s artistic gymnasts and will bring valuable international experience to the Glasgow 2026 team.
Outside of gymnastics, he completed a Master of Science with first class honours in biology and hopes to pursue a PhD in the future. He is passionate about animal behaviour, ecology, and biodiversity.
A self-confessed insect enthusiast, Fu-Allen has a particular fascination with arthropods and enjoys learning about their evolution, behaviour and diversity.
Daniel Stoddart
Daniel Stoddart’s selection for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games follows several years representing New Zealand internationally.
Originally from Red Beach in Auckland, Stoddart trains at Tri Star Gymnastics Club and has represented New Zealand at World Championships, World Cup events, the World University Games, and Oceania Championships. At the 2026 Oceania Championships, he recorded the highest rings score of the competition.
Away from gymnastics, Stoddart works full-time as a civil and environmental engineer.
In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, travelling, and spending time with animals. He describes himself as a passionate animal lover.
Alex Istock
Alex Istock will represent New Zealand at his first Commonwealth Games at Glasgow 2026.
Istock has represented New Zealand at both junior and senior international level. He competed at the 2023 Junior World Championships before progressing to senior international competition, including winning silver on horizontal bar at the 2026 Oceania Championships and competing at his first senior World Cup earlier this year.
A member of Auckland’s Tri Star Gymnastics Club, Istock also competes for the University of Michigan Men’s Gymnastics Team in the United States. In 2025, he helped Michigan claim the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics National Championship.
Originally from Burlingame, California, Istock studies accounting at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He is passionate about sustainability and business and hopes to pursue a career in sustainability auditing after graduation.
Alongside his studies and training, Istock works with small business owners and entrepreneurs in Detroit, helping them develop financial skills and make strategic business decisions.
Courtney McGregor
Courtney McGregor will represent New Zealand at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking her return to international competition after five years away from the sport.
Born and raised in Christchurch, McGregor represented New Zealand at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and has been a four-time World Cup finalist during her international career.
McGregor moved to the United States to study and compete in NCAA gymnastics for Boise State University on a full-ride scholarship. During her time with the Broncos, she served as team captain and was part of three Mountain West Conference championship-winning teams.
The Glasgow 2026 Games hold special significance for McGregor. She was selected for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games but was forced to withdraw just days before competition. Twelve years later, she returns to the city where her Games debut was cut short by injury.
After stepping away from competition for five years, McGregor returned to the sport in 2025 and quickly re-established herself among New Zealand’s top gymnasts.
Now based in Auckland, McGregor is completing her final year of medical studies at the University of Auckland, including clinical placements at North Shore Hospital. She is due to begin her career as a junior doctor next year.
Jun McDonald
Christchurch gymnast Jun McDonald will make her Commonwealth Games debut at Glasgow 2026.
McDonald reached her first World Cup final in 2025, competed at the 2025 World Championships and placed third in the all-around competition at the 2026 Oceania Championships. She trains at Te Wero Gymnastics in Christchurch.
Away from the gym, McDonald studies pre-health and works part-time at her mother’s Montessori preschool. She has a strong interest in hair, makeup, and skincare.
McDonald enjoys baking, spending time with friends, and listening to music. She is also kept busy by her two cats and two dogs.
Sienna Shields
Sienna Shields earned selection to the New Zealand Team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games following a breakthrough season on the international stage.
The Auckland gymnast represented New Zealand internationally for the first time in 2026, competing at World Cup events in Egypt and Croatia, as well as the Oceania Championships in Australia. She currently trains at Waitakere Gymnastics Club.
Shields is a student at Rangitoto College and plans to attend university after finishing school. Outside gymnastics, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and snowboarding during the winter months.
Selection for Glasgow 2026 marks an important milestone in her gymnastics career and follows a rapid rise through New Zealand’s senior ranks.