Richmond acrobats selected to represent Great Britain at the European Championships 

23rd August 2023

Richmond’s gymnasts are once again representing Great Britain at the Acrobatic European Age Group Competition and European Championships, following on from their success and a bronze medal at the World Age Group Competition last year. 

The Acrobatic Europeans take place from 12th – 22nd October 2023 in Varna, Bulgaria. From Richmond and representing Great Britain are Senior Women’s Group Michaela Cook, Amber Harvey and Imogen Wainman, Junior Mixed Pair (13-19 years), Toby Cooper-Driver and Anisa Arumugam and Junior Men’s Group Louis Alexander, Freddie Turner, Rex Booth and Gethin Davies. 

Competing in the 12-18 European Age Group Competition are Richmond’s Women’s Group Chloe Bartholomew, Charlotte Dawson and Leela Were-Ramini and Men’s Group, Christoph Tilroe, Jackson Birch, Alexander Lofnes, and Samuel Lewis. 

All of Richmond’s gymnasts selected for Great Britain are medal winners at this year’s British Acrobatics Championships (July 2023) with four out of the five partnerships current British Champions. 

Christoph (16) and Samuel (12) are competing internationally for the first time, but with their seasoned partners Jackson and Alexander, they hope it will be the first international competition of many. When asked how it feels to represent your country, Christoph commented, “It feels really special.” While the youngest of Richmond’s international gymnasts, Samuel said, “I feel really excited about going to Europeans!” 

British Champions, Toby (16) and Anisa (14), first started competing together internationally in 2019 and have represented Great Britain four times. They are really looking forward to experiencing the environment and atmosphere as part of the GBR team again, commenting; “We’re really excited to be representing Great Britain again. We’re up against a large number of established competitors in this age group, so we’re expecting it to be a tough competition!” 

Four times GB veteran, Michaela (25), was delighted when she got the news, “I’m thrilled to still be getting these opportunities.” While Amber (22), who is relatively new to the club commented, “It’s been really nice how I’ve been welcomed into the club and how supportive everyone is.” 

Richmond’s Head of Acrobatics said:

“We are so proud to see our gymnasts hard work pay off with selections to represent Great Britain at the European Championships this year. With all the challenges they and many others have faced in recent years, we are delighted that five partnerships have the opportunity to compete on the European stage in Bulgaria and we hope they enjoy the experience.” 

Keep up to date with the gymnast’s progress and watch their breath-taking moves, via Richmond’s social media channels @gymnasticsrga. To find out how to get involved in gymnastics, visit www.richmondgymnastics.co.uk.

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