Frankie Jones Seals Olympic Participation
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Francesca Jones took out her sixth National Championship All Around title and also top scored on all events at the British Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships held at Fenton Manor at Stoke-on-Trent. Her success confirms her place at the Olympic Games as the Individual Rhythmic Gymnast with the official team announcement taking place on the 4th of July. Jones scored a total of 99.125 after scoring 24.175 on Hoop, 25.275 with the Ball, 24.375 with the Clubs and 25.300 with the Ribbon.
An article including quotes from Frankie appeared here on Wales Online:
Frankie Jones produced a stand-out performance to win her sixth British rhythmic gymnastics title - the perfect preparation for her Olympic debut in London.
Jones finished nearly ten points clear of silver medallist Laura Halford while her Birmingham club-mate Mimi Cesar completed the podium.
In addition, Jones was top scorer on every piece of apparatus, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon.
"I've put a lot of hard training in and it’s great to see it paying off, my routines were very solid and I'm gaining confidence all the time," said Jones.
"The next event for me is the Olympic Games which is an unbelievable thought; I can't wait to get my name officially confirmed on Wednesday.
"I can't even imagine what it is going to be like at the Games, the whole atmosphere is going to be crazy for the Team GB athletes and the whole of Britain is going to be so excited."
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