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Kiroi-Bogatyreva completes dream Commonwealth debut with two medals

Alexandra Kiro-Bogatyreva hopes to use her medal-winning performance at the Commonwealth as a stepping stone for selection for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

April 17, 2018 10:16
Alexandra Kiro-Bogatyreva acknowledges the crowd during the medal presentation at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Gymnastics Australia)

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JC Reporter

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The teenage sensation secured bronze medals in the team and ball competitions, as well as fifth place in the ribbon final on her debut at the Gold Coast Games.

Kiroi-Bogatyreva, who at 16 was the youngest member of Australia’s gymnastics team and trains at Prahran Rythmyc Specialist Centre in Victoria, claimed the bronze medal in the Individual Apparatus Final for Ball, with a score of 13.250.

The Year 11 student completed her first major competition at senior level by helping Australia seal third overall in the Rhythmic Gymnastics.

“My pride is infinity and I came away with  unlimited amount of memories and endless happiness.”