Young Lanarkshire gymnast celebrates becoming British champion

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Craigneuk has seen its share of sporting heroes in the past and now nine-year-old Layla Livingstone has started carving a place for herself in the local history books by becoming British champion in mixed acrobatic gymnastics.Layla Livingstone and gymnastics partner Angus Davidson started their journey at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, where they train at Dynamic Gymnastics Academy under coach William Currie.William said: “I am so proud of Angus and Layla.

They have overcome a lot of setbacks, and I’ve definitely gained a few grey hairs and wrinkles, but still they came out triumphant.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The whole club are extremely proud of their dedication and this amazing achievement.”The pair had recently won the opportunity to represent Scottish by taking gold at the Scottish Championship before heading South to Stoke-on-Trent in May, for the British Gymnastics Acrobatic NDP, Youth and IDP Finals 2023.For the pair, this marked their first time representing Scotland as a pair, and they performed solidly in both Dynamic and Balance events gaining a combined score that saw them lift the tournament trophy and crown them the new Grade 5 mixed pair British Champions.Layla said: “I’m over