In the second match of this year’s West Country League, Forest of Dean gymnasts finished the contest in overall bronze medal position, writes Lynn Hammersley.

The competition was held at the Forest of Dean Gymnastics Centre with clubs travelling from Cornwall, Wiltshire, Somerset and Bristol to compete.

Several of the Forest gymnasts had individual successes. From the 17 gymnasts competing, Mya Woodward placed third overall. Mya was second on vault and sixth on bars and beam.

Daisy Middleton came third on floor with a very expressive routine and also placed seventh on vault. Iris James followed closely in fifth place on floor. Hannah Roberts came seventh on vault.

As it was a team competition, the four highest scores on each piece of apparatus combining to make the overall team score.

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