Brittany Rogers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brittany Rogers |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brittany Rogers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country represented |  Canada |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | June 8, 1993 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hometown | Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level | Senior International Elite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Calgary Gymnastics Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Georgia Gym Dogs (2013–16) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach(es) | Cody Casey and Janna Ball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Former coach(es) | David Kenwright, Dorina Stan, Vladimir Lashin and Svetlana Lashina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Medal record
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brittany Rogers is a talented Canadian artistic gymnast. She was born on June 8, 1993. Brittany proudly represented Canada at two Olympic Games. She competed in both the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Brittany also attended the University of Georgia. There, she competed for the Georgia Gym Dogs college team. She is one of the few gymnasts to compete at both elite and college levels.
Contents
Brittany's Early Gymnastics Journey
Starting Strong: Junior Competitions
Brittany began her gymnastics career at a young age. She quickly showed great promise.
2006: First Big Competitions
In April 2006, Brittany competed at the Pacific Rim Championships. This event was held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her strong performance helped the Canadian team win a silver medal. In May, she competed at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships. She finished fifth in the all-around competition. She also won a gold medal on vault.
2007: Junior National Champion
In May 2007, Brittany competed at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships again. This time, she won the junior all-around title! This made her the top junior gymnast in Canada. She also earned silver medals on uneven bars and floor exercise.
2008: Moving Up to Senior Level
In March 2008, Brittany competed at the Pacific Rim Championships. The Canadian team won another silver medal. Brittany also earned bronze medals on vault and uneven bars. Later that year, she competed in the senior division at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships. This was a big step up for her.
Brittany's Senior Gymnastics Career
Facing Challenges and Achieving Dreams
Brittany's senior career was filled with exciting competitions. She also faced some tough challenges, including injuries.
2009: World Championships Debut
In February 2009, Brittany competed at the American Cup. She then faced a rib injury that kept her from the Canadian Championships. Despite this, she recovered and competed at the 2009 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. She was the top Canadian woman at the event.
2010: Overcoming Injuries
In April 2010, Brittany competed at the Pacific Rim Championships. During the event, she fractured her ankle. This injury required surgery in November. It was a difficult time, but Brittany was determined to return. She had a great support system to help her stay focused.
2011: Back in Action
After her surgery, Brittany worked hard to recover. In February 2011, she was cleared to increase her training. By May, she was back competing at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships. In November, she earned a silver medal on vault at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Croatia.
2012: The Road to the London Olympics
In January 2012, Brittany helped Canada qualify a full team for the 2012 Summer Olympics. She continued to perform well at various competitions. In March, she won gold on vault at a World Cup event in Germany. In May, she placed second on the all-around at a competition in Brazil. Her consistent performances earned her a spot on Canada's Olympic team. This was a dream come true for her.
London Olympics: Making History
In July 2012, Brittany competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She helped the Canadian team reach the team final. This was a historic moment for Canadian gymnastics. Brittany also qualified for the vault final. In the team final, Canada finished in an amazing fifth place. In the vault final, Brittany placed seventh. She was proud of her performance and the team's success.
2015: Competing at World Championships Again
In September 2015, Brittany was named to Canada's team for the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The Canadian team finished in sixth place. Brittany contributed strong scores on vault, uneven bars, and balance beam.
2016: Second Olympic Appearance
Brittany continued her strong performances in 2016. She earned a spot on her second Olympic team.
Rio Olympics: A Challenging Experience
At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brittany competed on beam, vault, and uneven bars. She performed well on beam and vault. However, a fall on uneven bars meant Canada narrowly missed the team finals. Despite a tough Olympic experience, Brittany shared that she wanted to keep competing. She aimed to make the Canadian team for the 2017 World Championships.
