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Tue, January 28, 2025

At 49, Island gymnast looks for one more trip to nationals.


Published on 2025-01-28 00:05:19 - MSN
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  • Among the slew of stellar athletes at last weekend's P.E. Classic competition, one person stood out from the crowd
  • and not just because he's a very familiar face on the Island's gymnastics scene.

The article from MSN discusses the inspiring journey of 49-year-old gymnast, Joan Balasi, who is training for one more shot at the Canadian National Gymnastics Championships. Despite her age, Joan, who has been involved in gymnastics since she was young, continues to compete in the masters category. She trains at the Island Gymnastics Academy in Nanaimo, B.C., where she not only practices but also coaches. The piece highlights her dedication to the sport, her competitive spirit, and her goal to inspire others by showing that age is just a number when it comes to pursuing one's passion. Her story is one of perseverance, as she balances her training with her responsibilities as a coach and a mother, aiming to make it to nationals once again.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/other/at-49-island-gymnast-looks-for-one-more-trip-to-nationals/ar-AA1xVql5 ]