GALWAY’S EMMA SLEVIN has made history by becoming the first Irish gymnast to qualify for the All Around finals of the World Gymnastics Championships in Japan.
Slevin placed 21st with a score of 50.165. The top 24 gymnasts in the world progress through to the AA final which will take place on Thursday 21st October at 6.30am Irish time.
The 18-year-old had already made history earlier this year when she became the first Irish gymnast to qualify for All Around Finals in a European Gymnastics Championships with this competition being the first in her Paris 2024 campaign.
Slevin scored 11.466 on Balance Beam, even with an unfortunate fall; 12.466 on Floor; 12.700 on Uneven Bars and finally 13.533 on Vault giving an AA score of 50.165.
“I’m very happy with my performance today and it was actually a very enjoyable experience as well,” says Slevin.
“I felt confident out there and despite a few small mistakes I’m very proud of how I did. I have a great team around me that support me all the way and helped me prepare for this competition. Overall it was a great experience and I’m super excited for the final.”
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