AUGSBURG, Germany, Aug. 5, 2025
TSV Gersthofen gymnasts punch tickets to 2025 state finals
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Young athletes impress with top placings and secure spots in coveted state championships.
- TSV Gersthofen gymnasts secured multiple top finishes at the Gauwettkampf Rhythmic Gymnastics in Augsburg.
- Several age groups and teams earned qualifications for the 2025 state finals.
- Youngest competitors in P3 (7 and under) achieved top-6 placings in their debut competition.
- Synchronized pairs in P5 and teams in P5 B and P6 also earned state finals berths.
Gersthofen gymnasts showcased exceptional skill at the Gauwettkampf Rhythmic Gymnastics in Augsburg, capturing numerous top positions and securing their qualification for the 2025 state finals.
Youngest Competitors Shine in P3
The youngest athletes, competing in the P3 category (7 years and younger) without any handheld apparatus, delivered impressive performances. Despite it being their first competition, the girls maintained their composure, with all of them landing in the top six. Romy Kugler placed sixth, Emilia Hornung fifth, and Katharina Franz fourth. Johanna Haas earned a third-place podium finish, with Anna Krötz securing second place, and Johanna Knotter taking the top spot for TSV Gersthofen.
P4 and P5 Athletes Impress
In the P4 category, the gymnasts impressed the judges with strong routines. Lena Gebele achieved a third-place finish, while Mia Kovacevic secured first place.
The P5A group (9 years and younger) saw nine Gersthofen gymnasts compete with the hoop in a highly competitive field. Ramona Böhm finished 24th, Elina Winkler 20th, and Aurela Alija 19th. Valentina Ernst and Sophia Hornung placed fifth, with Katharina Knotter in fourth. Isabelle Suhling took third place, and Adna Curan secured second. These strong results qualified all Gersthofen gymnasts in this category for the state finals in the team ranking.
Synchronized Success and P5 B Team Performance
The synchronized competition in P5 featured two pairs performing with the hoop. Valentina Ernst and Sophia Hornung earned second place for their expressive routines, while Adna Curan and Katharina Knotter claimed first place, also qualifying them for the state finals.
The older P5 B gymnasts, who presented routines with the rope and hoop, also triumphed over tough competition. They secured second place as a team, with Nina Kunzendorf, Milaine Sellner, and Sofia Kasakov qualifying for the state finals. A second team, comprising Sude Kuru, Zoi Lazaridou, and Lena Bieniowska, achieved fifth place.
P6, P7, and P9 Age Groups Secure State Final Spots
In the P6 category (14 years and younger), Anna Magin, Simone Kögel, and Mia Nescholta demonstrated excellent body tension and device technique with the tire and rope, earning them second place and a spot in the state finals.
Julia Kögel and Katharina Savransky competed individually in the P7 category (16 years and younger), showcasing their skills with legs, tires, and rope. Despite their limited competition experience, they achieved eleventh and tenth place, respectively.
The highest age group, P9 (15 years and older), saw Leonie Drasdo, Stella Neumann, Sophia Gütl, and Josefine Schlegel display their talents with the tire and rope, securing second place as a team. The synchronized pairs, Stella Neumann and Corinna Oleff (second place), and Leonie Drasdo and Josefine Schlegel (first place), impressed the judges with their expression and strong device handling, also earning them qualification for the state finals.
