Georgia Bonora facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Georgia Bonora |
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| Nickname(s) | Georgie | ||||||||||||||||
| Country represented | Australia | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | 19 May 1990 Melbourne, Australia |
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| Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics | ||||||||||||||||
| Club | Waverley Gymnastics Centre | ||||||||||||||||
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Georgia Bonora is a talented former gymnast from Australia. She proudly represented her country at two major international events. These were the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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About Georgia Bonora
Georgia Bonora was born in Melbourne, Australia, on May 19, 1990. During her gymnastics career, she faced some challenges. She had problems with her ankle in 2011 and 2012.
Her Gymnastics Career
Georgia Bonora was known as an "all-arounder" in gymnastics. This means she was skilled in all the different events. These events include the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.
Olympic Appearances
Georgia first competed for Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She then returned to the Olympic stage for the 2012 Summer Olympics. For the 2012 Games, she was part of the Australian senior squad. Her coach at that time was John Hart.
Preparing for the Olympics
Getting ready for the Olympics is a lot of hard work. Georgia's training for the 2012 Games included special preparations. She learned to handle bright flash photography. Strobe lights were used in practice to simulate competition conditions. She also practiced with distracting noises. This helped her stay focused during big events.
2012 Australian Championships
In 2012, Georgia competed at the Australian Gymnastics Championships in Sydney. This event was important for gymnasts hoping to qualify for the Olympics. At these championships, she performed well. She finished fifth on the balance beam. She also placed seventh on the uneven bars.
Earning an Olympic Spot
After the championships, Georgia was one of twelve gymnasts. They were all trying to earn a final spot on the Olympic team. They trained hard at the Australian Institute of Sport. In mid-June 2012, Georgia was chosen. She earned a spot to represent Australia in women's artistic gymnastics at the London Olympics. She competed in the women's team event. This was her second time competing at the Olympic Games.
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Georgia Bonora competing
