ELEVEN members of The Wire Gymnastics Club made a stunning impact at the Disability Women's Artistic British Championships.

Each gymnast secured at least two medals at The Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff, demonstrating their hard work and dedication.

The gymnasts, all aged between 9 and 16, representing The Wire on the day were Amber Arnold, Anya Drinkwater, Eliana Bradbury-Ingram, Gabrielle Baker, Hannah Fakir, Heidi Stafford, Imogen Wrench, Izzy Hannibal, Lacey Willington, Lily Heather Maskill and Sophia Woosey.

Between them, including eight making their debuts at this prestigious event, they brought home 42 medals, including five British all-around titles.

Ema Doherty, The Wire head coach, said: “We are so unbelievably proud of our gymnasts for both competing and achieving so much!

“They are an inspiration to us all, and we can't wait to see what's next for them.”

Among the stand-out performances, 16-year-old Lily Heather Maskell, a veteran of the competition since age 10, was crowned all-around champion in her section, winning five gold medals in the open women's senior category.

“It was an incredible day. My favourite piece is always the beam,” said Lily.

Izzy Hannibal, 11, who attends Great Sankey High School, was competing for the second time at the competition and performed wonderfully, coming away again as all-around champion in the open women’s under 12s category with another five medals - two gold, one silver and two bronze.

She was pleased with her results and added: “I’m so pleased I nailed my tuck back on beam at my first competition with it in my routine.”

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Izzy has also just managed to secure two further gold medals at her first British Disability Championships, becoming overall champion for her category for DMT and trampoline representing Trafford Trampoline Club.

Faye Stafford, mother of nine-year-old Heidi Stafford, who earned four medals (three silver and one bronze) in the under 12s category B section in Cardiff, shared her pride.

“It was such an amazing achievement for both my daughter and the club as a whole,” she said.

“For all 11 girls to come away with more than one medal is a dream come true!

“The club is so inclusive, and I love that! They have really supported my daughter since her ADHD diagnosis last year.”