FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Rachel Stephenson gave the performance of her life to win the level three Wiltshire Open Championship in Melksham.
Rachel produced stunning displays on beam and floor, followed by a strong Tsukahara vault and full bar routine.
Rachel, who is trained by Lynn Hammersley at the Forest of Dean Gymnastics Club at Five Acres, was delighted to win such a prestigious competition against a large field of 30 competitors. She was first on both beam and floor and third on vault.
Club-mate Lowri Scrivens came eighth overall. She was fifth on beam and sixth on floor.
Eight-year-olds Phoebe Huxstep and Sky Ballantyne came 11th and 24th respectively at level five.
Anna Courtney (level four) was ninth in the vault, while Sophie Simpkins came fourth on floor.
Beth Tudball was seventh out of 45 gymnasts in the out of age level four competition.





