Caitlin Rooskrantz, who attends Parktown High School for Girls represented South Africa for gymnastics last year at the Australian Open and at the African Junior Championships in Algeria.
She is busy training for the World Championships in Canada this year and hopes to bring back gold for South Africa.
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Rooskrantz won the Junior All-Round National Title last year at the National Championships, and also represented her country at the Junior Commonwealth Youth Games in Namibia.
“Commonwealth Youth Games was a very exciting experience, not only for me but for the whole South African team,” she said. “It was a perfect opportunity to see where we stand in terms of ranking among other countries.”
“Well done Caitlin. Parktown is behind you every step of the way and we are so proud to call you one of ours,” commented Catherine van Eyk, head of sport at the school.
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