Umina gymnast in championships

Umina gymnast Michael Thorpe competed in the 2012 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Homebush from Tuesday, May 22, to Saturday, June 2, and placed eighth with a score of 46.131.

Michael competed in the Level 7 Mixed Pair event with Killarney Vale gymnast Tahlia Eaton.

The championships saw the culmination of five national championships, Olympic selection trials and an international competition.

The Australian Championships included more than 1400 athletes, 600 officials, 35 sessions and 6000 routines.

Participants and spectators were treated to entertainment, interactive activities, educational workshops, as well as a "kid's zone" for interactive gymnastics.

Email, 31 May 2012

Verity Clough, Professional Public Relations