The Australian gymnastics team, comprised of 13 talented athletes, is set to compete across artistic, trampoline, and rhythmic events at the Paris 2024 Olympics starting July 27. This diverse team, featuring a record 11 women and two men, marks the largest gymnastics contingent Australia has ever sent to the Olympics.
Historic Representation in Paris
Australia’s gymnastics squad includes six athletes each in rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, and one athlete in trampoline. Notably, Tokyo Olympians Lidiia Iakovleva and Emily Whitehead will return to compete in rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, respectively. The remaining members of the squad are set to make their Olympic debuts, showcasing fresh talent on the world stage.
Young Talent and Veteran Presence
Among the standout competitors is Brock Batty, who will become the youngest male gymnast to represent Australia in trampoline at just 17 years and 211 days old. Jesse Moore, the only other male gymnast on the team, will compete in various artistic gymnastics events.
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Unfortunately, Blake Rutherford, the top-ranked Australian in men’s trampoline qualifying, will miss the Games due to injury. Similarly, Commonwealth Games champion and two-time World Cup silver medallist Georgia Godwin is sidelined after sustaining an Achilles injury in May.
Schedule and Venues for Gymnastics Events
The gymnastics events at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be hosted at two iconic venues. Rhythmic gymnastics will take place from August 8 to 11 at Porte de La Chapelle Arena. Artistic gymnastics will be held from July 27 to August 5 at Bercy Arena, which will also host the trampoline gymnastics on August 3.
Aiming for Olympic Glory
Australia’s only Olympic medal in gymnastics was won by Ji Wallace, who secured a silver in the men’s trampoline at Sydney 2000. This year’s team is eager to add to that legacy and make their mark in Paris.
Meet the Australian Gymnastics Team for Paris 2024
Artistic Gymnastics:
- Men:
- Jesse Moore: competing in all-around, floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar
- Women:
- Emma Nedov
- Kate McDonald
- Ruby Pass
- Breanna Scott
- Emily Whitehead
Trampoline Gymnastics:
- Brock Batty: competing in men’s trampoline
Rhythmic Gymnastics:
- Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva: individual all-around
- Group all-around:
- Lidiia Iakovleva
- Saskia Broedelet
- Phoebe Learmont
- Emmanouela Frroku
- Jessica Weintraub
With a blend of experienced Olympians and promising newcomers, Australia’s gymnastics team is poised to make a significant impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Fans around the world will be watching closely as these athletes aim to achieve greatness on the grandest stage of all.
