Rebeca wins four gold medals at the South American Youth Championships
Gymnast, just 15 years old, also wins two silver medals
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
Rebeca de Andrade shone again in an international competition. At the South American Youth Games for athletes aged 14 to 17, currently being held in Lima, Peru, the gymnast won four gold medals and two silver medals.
"With good results in all competitions, Rebeca is confirming herself as a great gymnast. Until the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, she will have time to improve certain aspects and will be our hope for a medal," said Ana Paula Luck, Flamengo's artistic gymnastics coordinator.
The gold medals came in the vault, parallel bar, individual all-around, and team events. The silver medals were won on the floor and balance beam.
In addition to Rebeca Andrade, Flamengo fans Thauany Araújo and Lorenna Antunes also excelled in the competition. Both were members of the Brazilian team champions, and Antunes also won silver in the vault and placed fourth in the individual all-around.
"I'm very pleased, because Thauany isn't yet achieving impressive results, but she's coming on strong in this new generation," said Ana Paula Luck. It's also important to note that the red-and-black coach Keli Kitaura was part of the Brazilian delegation.
"With good results in all competitions, Rebeca is confirming herself as a great gymnast. Until the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, she will have time to improve certain aspects and will be our hope for a medal," said Ana Paula Luck, Flamengo's artistic gymnastics coordinator.
The gold medals came in the vault, parallel bar, individual all-around, and team events. The silver medals were won on the floor and balance beam.
In addition to Rebeca Andrade, Flamengo fans Thauany Araújo and Lorenna Antunes also excelled in the competition. Both were members of the Brazilian team champions, and Antunes also won silver in the vault and placed fourth in the individual all-around.
"I'm very pleased, because Thauany isn't yet achieving impressive results, but she's coming on strong in this new generation," said Ana Paula Luck. It's also important to note that the red-and-black coach Keli Kitaura was part of the Brazilian delegation.