Kylie Tanner

Interview 1
September 1999

What is a skill that you can't perform yet, but want to?
Healy turn on bars.

Are you working on anything new right now - either a whole routine or a new skill to add to your present routines?
Vault - handspring pike front half and Omeliantchik, Bars - healy turn, Floor - triple twist, 2½ twist-punch front and double layout.

What do you consider to be your greatest personal achievement - either in gymnastics or in life generally?
Representing Australia in America and coming first on floor.

Who is the gymnast you most admire, and why?
Shannon Miller, because she achieved so much in gymnastics.

What do you see yourself doing after gymnastics?
I want to travel (around the world).

What are your current skills on each apparatus?
VAULT: handspring pike front.
BARS: reverse full pirouette-Jaeger, Gienger, double layout dismount.
BEAM: front sault mount, flip-layout, Popa, straight jump-front sault, 2½ twist dismount.
FLOOR: double pike, 1½ twist-punch front, 2½ twist.

What are your next few competitions?
Canberra Cup.


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