Gymnastics

Update on Sport Integrity Australia review process

7 May 2021|

The Western Australian Institute of Sport board will assume responsibility for oversight of the forthcoming Sport Integrity Australia independent review into historic allegations of mistreatment of gymnasts at its former high performance Women's Artistic Gymnastics program.

WA Gymnasts Compete at 2018 Aus Champs

31 May 2018|

Western Australia's Junior International team has taken fourth place at the 2018 Australian Gymnastics Championships with a series of individual finalists adding further gloss to the state's campaign in Melbourne.

Stephens Impressive on International Debut

2 May 2018|

NCE Perth gymnast Sidney Stephens has earned a bronze medal on international debut for the Australian women's artistic team at the Pacific Rim Championships in Colombia.

Little Crowned World Cup Series Floor Champion

29 March 2018|

Despite an eventful 2016-2018 series, Western Australia's Emily Little has claimed gold in the floor competition of the International Gymnastics Federation's Individual Apparatus World Cup Series.

Gymnastics Australia Statement on Emily Little

2 June 2017|

Gymnastics Australia released a statement on Thursday evening advising that gymnast Emily Little sustained injury to her neck last Sunday, competing at the 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne.

Little in Mix for All-Around Crown

25 May 2017|

Gymnast Emily Little will push for an All-Around title at the 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne after making a bright start to her campaign at Hisense Arena.

Little Selected for Melbourne World Cup

2 February 2017|

Western Australian gymnast Emily Little has earned selection for the Australian women's artistic team set to contest the FIG World Cup in Melbourne later this month.

Lauren Mitchell Calls Time on Stellar Career

28 September 2016|

Champion Western Australian gymnast Lauren Mitchell has called time on a glittering career that has seen her compete at two Olympic Games, two Commonwealth Games and win gold at the 2010 World Championships in the Netherlands.

Little Stars at Heerenveen Open

11 July 2016|

WAIS gymnast Emily Little achieved a personal best whilst competing at the Heerenveen Open in the Netherlands last Sunday.

Little Fifth at Anadia World Cup

28 June 2016|

WA gymnast and Olympic reserve Emily Little has completed a successful campaign in Portugal, fetching two fifth place finishes at the Anadia World Cup.

Kierath Tackles Brescia World Cup

21 June 2016|

Emerging WAIS trampolinist Eva Kierath has competed at the Aere Trampoline World Cup in Brescia, Italy recording a 27th position finish.

WA Gymnasts Miss #Rio2016 Selection

9 June 2016|

Western Australian Institute of Sport gymnasts Lauren Mitchell and Emily Little have missed selection for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, with the single spot awarded to Victorian Larrissa Miller.

Mitchell and Little National Champions

30 May 2016|

WAIS gymnasts Lauren Mitchell and Emily Little have claimed national championship titles to mount their selection claims for the single womens artistic spot on the 2016 Australian Olympic Team.

WA Gymnasts Contest 2016 State Champs

4 May 2016|

WA gymnastics fans were treated to a world class field of talent at the Autumn State Championships at the WA Gymnastics Centre in Leederville last weekend.

Rio Dream Ends for Gymnasts

18 April 2016|

Australia's bid to secure a women's artistic gymnasts team berth for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games has ended after it >

WAIS Gymnasts Eye Olympic Dream

3 June 2015|

Some people grow up dreaming about making it to the Olympic Games, while others spend every day working to make the dream a reality.

WAIS Duo Claim Aus Gym Champs Titles

25 May 2015|

WAIS gymnasts Lauren Mitchell and Emily Little have both secured national titles at the 2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne.

Little Selected for Jesolo Competition

19 March 2015|

Fresh from competing at the American Cup, WAIS gymnast Emily Little has been named on the senior Australian team for the 2015 Trofeo di Citta Jesolo in Italy.

Australia’s Women’s Artistic Team Fly into the Team Final

7 October 2014|

After being dealt a blow with the loss of team stalwart Lauren Mitchell following injury just the day before competition, the Australian Women's Artistic Gymnastics team have banded together and leapt into eighth position as they head into the team finalsat the 45th FIG World Championships in Nanning, China.

WAIS Gymnast to Receive Mentorship from Cathy Freeman

25 September 2014|

14 year-old WAIS gymnast Paige James will receive the opportunity of a lifetime after being named as one of five Australian athletes to be included in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentor Program for 2015.

Mitchell Shines as Commonwealth Games Selections Near

22 May 2014|

WAIS gymnast Lauren Mitchell has underlined her status as one of Australian gymnastics' elite after earning top qualification scores on beam and floor at the 2014 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne.

Vivian and Mitchell Compete at Korea Cup

24 April 2014|

WAIS athletes Olivia Vivian and Lauren Mitchell have competed at the 2014 Korea Cup in Incheon, with Vivian picking up a bronze medal in the final of the Un-even Bars.

Vivian and Mitchell Narrowly Miss Podium

31 March 2014|

Western Australian Institute of Sport gymnasts Olivia Vivian and Lauren Mitchell have narrowly missed podium finishes at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Doha.

WAIS Gymnasts Selected for International Competition

28 January 2014|

Five members of the WA Institute of Sport Gymnastics Program have earned representative selection for International competition after a successful national training camp at Canberra's Australian Institute of Sport.

WAIS Gymnasts Clean Sweep National Club Champs

28 November 2013|

WAIS junior gymnastics athletes Aya Meggs, Darcy Norman and Franceska Fusha last week placed first, second and third respectively at the National Club Championships in Geelong, Victoria.

WAIS Juniors Take the Long Road to Success

13 June 2013|

By the time our elite senior gymnasts stand ready to compete at Olympic or World Champ level, they have already gained years of meticulous experience in coping with the pressures that travel and preparation in unfamiliar surrounds bring. As Olivia Vivian reports, five WAIS athletes have just ventured through the first steps on this learning journey.

Juniors gain Crucial Experience

23 January 2013|

After stepping out on the world stage at last weeks Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney, the WAIS junior gymnasts >

Junior Gymnasts head to AYOF

13 January 2013|

WAIS Junior Gymnasts prepare for the Australian Olympic Youth Festival, which commences on the 16th of January in Sydney.Five of >

Lessons Learnt for Olympic Debutant Murray

10 August 2012|

Australia's rhythmic gymnastics wildcard entrant, WAIS athlete Janine Murray said she learnt some valuable lessons in her Olympic debut which she will put into practice tomorrow in part two of the qualifying round at Wembley Arena.

Janine Murray Prepares for Show Time

9 August 2012|

Australia's rhythmic gymnastics wildcard entrant, WAIS athlete Janine Murray will draw inspiration from watching her team-mates over the past >

A Gallant Mitchell Fetches Fifth on Floor

8 August 2012|

The darling of Australian artistic gymnastics, WAIS athlete Lauren Mitchell, has produced an outstanding performance but finished just short of a medal in the final of the floor routine at London's iconic O2 Arena.

Mitchell’s Moment to Shine

6 August 2012|

Australia's gymnasts arrived in London with one realistic chance at a first Olympic medal, and with just Lauren Mitchell left to compete in the Tuesday's floor final - that hope is still alive.

Mitchell and Little Qualify for Apparatus Finals

30 July 2012|

Australia's women gymnasts have been eliminated from the final round of the teams competition after qualifying 10th overnight, but both Lauren Mitchell and Emily Little will contest apparatus finals later in competition.

Mitchell and Little Book Their Olympic Tickets

21 June 2012|

Western Australian Institute of Sport gymnasts Lauren Mitchell and Emily Little have been officially selected by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

WAIS Gymnasts Face Final Selection Camp in Canberra

6 June 2012|

Following the Australian Gymnastics Championships held in Sydney recently, three WAIS gymnasts have been invited to Canberra for the Olympic selection camp that will decide the five athletes who compete for Australia in London.

Murray Selected for London Olympics

1 June 2012|

Western Australian Institute of Sport Rhythmic gymnast Janine Murray has today been officially selected by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Mitchell Makes Strong Olympic Impression

29 May 2012|

WAIS-AIS gymnast Lauren Mitchell has claimed two national titles at the 2012 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Sydney, to put herself firmly in the frame for Olympic selection.

Medal Success for Mitchell at Zibo World Cup

18 April 2012|

WAIS-AIS gymnast Lauren Mitchell has won two international medals at the 2012 Zibo World Cup in China as she continues her preparation towards the Australian Championships and Olympic Selection Trials.

The Rhythm of the Ribbon

27 March 2012|

A spectacle of dance and aerobic fitness, rhythmic gymnastics is a jewel of the Olympic program not to be missed.

Murray Wildcard Offers Dream Come True

1 March 2012|

WAIS rhythmic gymnast Janine Murray has received a dream invitation to compete at the 2012 London Olympic Games after earning a wildcard nomination from the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG).

Mitchell Fifth in Floor Final

17 October 2011|

WAIS-AIS scholarship holder Lauren Mitchell finished fifth in floor final at the 2011 Gymnastics World Championships in Tokyo.

Federal Support for Aussie Gymnasts

5 October 2011|

Minister for Sport Mark Arbib today threw his support behind the Australian gymnastics team which will compete at the World Championships in Tokyo from October 7-16.

Four National Titles for Mitchell

18 July 2011|

WAIS gymnast Lauren Mitchell has won four national titles after a dominant performance at Perth's Challenge Stadium in the 2011 Australian Gymnastics Championships.

Mitchell Sixth in World Cup Return

17 May 2011|

WAIS-AIS gymnast Lauren Mitchell has made her first international appearance since returning from an ankle injury, with a sixth place finish on the un-even bars at the Moscow World Cup.

Mitchell Ends Year with Gold on Beam

13 December 2010|

WAIS-AIS World gymnastics champion Lauren Mitchell has finished 2010 in the best possible fashion, taking gold on beam at the prestigious Toyota Cup in Japan.

Marvellous Mitchell in a Class of Her Own

22 November 2010|

World champion Lauren Mitchell was the star performer at the final World Cup event of the year in Glasgow this morning, securing victory on beam and floor to add even more gold to her remarkable 2010 collection.

More History for Golden Girl Mitchell

15 November 2010|

The golden run of world champion Lauren Mitchell has continued unabated, with the WAIS-AIS scholarship holder winning gold on beam, floor and uneven bars in a commanding display at the DTB Pokal World Cup in Stuttgart, Germany.

Mitchell Jumps Aboard Sailing Team

4 November 2010|

World Champions from two sports joined forces in Perth on Wednesday to christen the latest addition to the Australian Sailing Team fleet.

School and Gym Balance the Key to a Little Success

3 November 2010|

Spending weeks away from home and school mixed with the pressure of performing on the world stage is a daunting prospect for any athlete. For WAIS-AIS gymnast and Year 11 student Emily Little, the relationship between WAIS Athlete and Career Education services and Churchlands Senior High School has allowed her to balance gym and school and arrive home with a Commonwealth Games gold medal.

WAIS Gymnast Lauren Mitchell Wins World Championship Crown

25 October 2010|

WAIS-AIS gymnast Lauren Mitchell has created history by becoming the first Australian female gymnast to win a world title, claiming gold on floor at the 2010 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands this morning.

Mitchell Steers Australia to Sixth Position

21 October 2010|

The Australian women's team has placed a gallant sixth against the powerhouses of world gymnastics in the final of the team competition at the 2010 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands overnight.

Mitchell Leads Aussie Hopes at Gymnastics World Champs

18 October 2010|

Australia's women's gymnastics team has qualified for four of a possible six finals at the 2010 Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam (NED) over the weekend, continuing the form that won them nine medals, including four gold, at the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Delhi2010 – Mitchell Equals Commonwealth Record

9 October 2010|

Western Australian Institute of Sport gymnast Lauren Mitchell has equalled a Commonwealth Games record of four gold medals after adding the beam title and a silver medal on floor to her stellar campaign in Delhi.

Delhi2010 – Gymnastics Gold for Mitchell and Little

6 October 2010|

WAIS-AIS gymnasts Lauren Mitchell and Emily Little helped Australia maintain its strangle hold over the Commonwealth, with the Perth pair guiding the Australian team to a fourth straight team gold last night.

Aussie Gymnastics Team Ready for Delhi

28 September 2010|

The Australian gymnastics team is Delhi bound and poised for a great competition when the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games kick off on October 3rd.

Gym Queens Ready to Reign in New Delhi

22 July 2010|

World championship medallist Lauren Mitchell will be joined in her quest for Commonwealth Games glory by fellow WAIS-AIS gymnast Emily Little as the WA pair earned selection in the Australian gymnastics team for New Delhi.

Little Effort Gains Big Results

3 May 2010|

Western Australian Institute of Sport gymnast Emily Little has won a silver medal in the vault apparatus final at the weekend's Pacific Rim Championships in Melbourne.

Big Effort from Little Gymnast

15 April 2010|

WAIS-AIS gymnast Emily Little competed in France over the weekend qualifying for the final of the vault, placing an encouraging >

Mitchell out of Pacific Rim Championships

7 April 2010|

Australia's Pacific Rim Championships Gymnastics team has suffered a major blow with the news dual World Championship silver medallist Lauren Mitchell has been ruled out through injury.

Mitchell Ready for Japan Showdown

25 November 2009|

WAIS dual world championship silver medallist Lauren Mitchell will reignite her rivalry with Japan's KokoTsurumi on home soil this weekend at the Australia versus Japan 'friendly' at the Australian Institute of Sport Arena on Friday, 27 and Saturday, 28 November.

Little Wins Vault Gold at AYOF

19 January 2009|

WAIS gymnast Emily Little won the Australian Youth Olympic Festival gold medal in the women's vault apparatus final in Sydney >

More Medals for Mighty Mitchell

27 November 2008|

WAIS athlete Lauren Mitchell has continued her impressive form following the 2008 Beijing Games, winning more international medals at the >

Vivian Offered US Scholarship

10 April 2008|

WAIS gymnast and Olympic hopeful Olivia Vivian has been offered a scholarship in the US where she will join the >

WAIS Gymnasts Face Busy March

4 March 2008|

WAIS gymnasts face a busy schedule in March as they step up their preparations for the Beijing Games. The Friendship >

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