The confirmed gymnasts competing at this years World Championships in Antwerp.
Many may not know of Ireland Gymnastics.
Only two Irish gymnasts have ever qualified the Olympic Games – Barry McDonald gained his spot to the Atlanta 1996 Games via a wild card and Kieran Behan qualified and earned his place via the London 2012 Test Event.
Under the guidance of Technical and Performance Manager Sally Filmer, MAG Ireland has begun to improve from strength to strength with their Olympic Coach Paul Hall.. The influence of foreign coaches and decision of gymnasts to train abroad has added to the success.
Kieran Behan attracted attention to gymnastics in Ireland upon becoming the 2011 World Cup Series Floor Champion and this becoming a break out star. Upon qualifying to the London 2012 Olympic Games, he became an overnight star. Undergoing surgery and illness this year meant that Kieran is out of contention for the 2013 World Championships but is still training and firmly has Rio 2016 in sight
MAG Gymnast qualified to represent Ireland in Antwerp:
Luke Carson
Andrew Smith
Chris O’Connor
pic: Gymnast Luke Carson is focused on making it to the top level of elite sport
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