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A world class gymnast “It still doesn’t feel real,” said gymnast Ruby Stacey, exceeding her own expectations in her first gymnastics world championship at the age of 16. A former pupil at Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School, Ruby is now a student at Tavistock College. She has trained at Plymouth Swallows School of Gymnastics since she was three years old, and qualified 16th at the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Japan. However, during the final she scored a personal best and improved to finish 15th in the world. Ruby competed on all four pieces of equipment in qualification to place in the top 24, qualifying for the all-around final. Starting on the beam on both days, she held her nerve and managed to go clean (no falls) scoring 12.0, followed by the floor with a solid 12.4. She scored an impressive 13.5 in the vault, and finished with the bars, her favourite event, receiving a personal best of 13.433. “I am over the moon with my routines and scores,” said Ruby. “It felt amazing to compete for Great Britain. There was no pressure going into the championships which I think helped. I just enjoyed being back out there in a big competition arena and with an audience again. I really enjoyed the whole experience, being away with the GB team, making new friends and
soaking up the whole atmosphere. I can’t wait to get back in the gym, work some upgrades and then get back out there and do more events in the future. The commonwealth, European and world championships are all next year so I really hope I get to do one of those.” A natural talent from the age of 3, Ruby had a passion for gymnastics from day one, progressing through the Swallows competition squads quickly. Her coach Jemma Maskell said Ruby instantly stood out with a beaming smile and non-stop energy. She gained her first national squad selection aged 12, which is quite late in gymnastics, but Ruby
decided she had big dreams for her gymnastics career and really upped her work ethic and form. Jemma said: “She’s certainly shown the GB team that she can handle the pressure of major events — in fact she did so with the biggest smile on her face throughout. Ruby has been an absolute pleasure to teach throughout her time with us.” Ruby studies double PE at Tavistock College, and Jemma and Ruby are both grateful to the college for supporting Ruby’s training and competition schedule, and celebrating her hard work and success over the years.
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