Start Small, Dream Big: Kaylen’s Inspiring Gymnastics Journey
From joining a Gymnastics NSW affiliated club to representing Australia at the Special Olympics World Games, Kaylen McDonald’s inspiring gymnastics journey shows what’s possible when you have a go!
“My favourite thing to do at gymnastics is to learn new skills. Flips and stuff are cool, but learning new routines and progressing my skills is my favourite thing about gymnastics.”
Kaylen (left) with the 2023 Australian Special Olympics World Games gymnastics team.
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