adult-elite – Page 3 – Adult Gymnastics

Olympic gymnast and mom of 2 Chellsie Memmel on return to sport at 32: ‘Just go for it’

Gymnast Chellsie Memmel talked about why she returned to competition after retiring nine years ago, and how she hopes it inspires others to pursue their dreams at any age. Watch here

Italian gymnast Vanessa Ferrari wins first Olympic medal at 30 years old

At 15 years old, Vanessa Ferrari won the all-around competition at the 2006 World Championships and made history as the first female Italian gymnast to bring home a gold. Fifteen years later, she became the first Italian woman to win an individual Olympic medal of any color by capturing silver in the floor exercise event final. ReadContinue reading “Italian gymnast Vanessa Ferrari wins first Olympic medal at 30 years old”