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A learner from Hoërskool Marais Viljoen High School was among the top performers at the recent Ekurhuleni District Gymnastics competition.

Chloe Garner-Savory, a Grade Eight learner at the Alberton-based school, was awarded Ekurhuleni District Colours for gymnastics.

This marks the third consecutive year that Garner-Savory has received this honour, recognising her continued excellence in the sport.

“We are incredibly proud of Chloe Garner-Savory for her outstanding achievements in gymnastics. Your dedication, hard work and passion inspire us every day. Well done, Chloe. We cannot wait to see what you do next,” said the school in a statement.

Garner-Savory trains at Legacy Gymnastics Club, located at the JBR Centre on the corner of Louis Trichardt Road and Fifth Avenue in Alberton.

She recently represented her district at the Gauteng Gymnastics Festival (Women’s Artistic Gymnastics), where she earned a silver medal after four days of competition in the Level 1 and 3 categories.

Legacy Gymnastics Club had an impressive overall showing at the festival, with a total medal haul of 25 gold, 31 silver and 15 bronze medals.

“Well done to all gymnasts for a successful long weekend. You looked absolutely stunning and were so well-behaved. We could not be more proud of Legacy Gymnastics. A huge thank you to our coaches and judges for the hard work you put in this past weekend and during the weeks of preparation,” read a statement from Legacy Gymnastics Club.