{"id":234187,"date":"2020-03-03T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/234187\/three-medals-for-young-saaerialnastix-star\/"},"modified":"2020-03-03T10:56:07","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T08:56:07","slug":"three-medals-for-young-saaerialnastix-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2020\/03\/03\/three-medals-for-young-saaerialnastix-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Three medals for young SAaerialnastix star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It was an experience to remember as young SAaerialnastix talent and Albemarle resident Abigail Griezel recently jetted off to Mauritius to compete in the SA Tumbling and Trampoline Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Once Griezel arrived, the SA team had a day to train before competing.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The day of the competition dawned bright and hot with temperatures about 30 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Abigail Griezel competes\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1dudVpY0MkQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>There were approximately 200 competitors of all ages and levels competing in the event.<\/p>\n<p>Griezel excelled in the competition, bringing home two silver medals for trampoline and bench and one gold medal for floor.<\/p>\n<p>While there, the family also got the opportunity to take a boat trip to a nearby island, \u00cele aux Cerfs, which they thoroughly enjoyed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOverall, it was an exciting experience, especially given that it was Abigail\u2019s first trip in an airplane,\u201d said her mother, Melissa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year, we\u2019re looking forward to all the competitions and Abigail is already training hard.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/223087\/sisters-grow-from-strength-to-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Passion and dedication rewarded for Griezel sisters<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/190101\/youngsters-reach-for-the-stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch: Albemarle sisters reach for the stars<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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