samantha benn

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

GBR Gymnast 2018 (Portugal), 2021 (Luxembourg)

Pride of Bracknell Team Award 2022

QUESTIONS

What age did you start?

Age 6. I watched it on the television and saw gymnasts with ribbons and balls. Then decided I wanted to do that rather than dancing. From there I explored multiple different disciplines.

What do you enjoy about gymnastics?

I loved having a big family of gymnasts and coaches that were always supportive and willing to help you overcome skills that felt impossible at the time but were achievable.

ADVICE

Remember that no mental block is ever too big to overcome. Believe in yourself as much as everyone else does and you will achieve your goals.

MEMORIES

Being selected to represent Great Britain for the 2018 and then again for the 2021 European Championships.

Completing as part of the Bracknell Senior Mixed Team in the 2019 British Championships and becoming the British Champions.