Georgia thought her career was over. She just won gold – and made history
It was about performing on an international stage and conquering the apparatus that had almost ended her career after she injured her Achilles during floor training.“There was a lot going through my head before that floor routine, and the girls before me absolutely nailed their floors. I think everything is all good, and we can move on. It was a win for everyone who got her back to her best.“I didn’t do it for myself, I did it for everyone that has helped me get back,” she said.Advertisement“Whether that be in my inner circle, or through social media, everyone has done their part.
- ▪It was about performing on an international stage and conquering the apparatus that had almost ended her career after she injured her Achilles during floor training.“There was a lot going through my head before that floor routine, and the g
- ▪I think everything is all good, and we can move on.
- ▪It was a win for everyone who got her back to her best.“I didn’t do it for myself, I did it for everyone that has helped me get back,” she said.Advertisement“Whether that be in my inner circle, or through social media, everyone has done the
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