Eight-year-old, Robbins Ward, delivered his best performance yet at the Level 3 State Gymnastics Championship, earning third place on the pommel horse. The highlight of his routine was successfully completing the required 1.5 rotations for the first time in competition—an achievement that marked a major personal milestone.

Robbie had spent months refining his technique on the mushroom, the apparatus used at Level 3 to build foundational pommel horse skills. Though he had only completed the 1.5 rotations a week early in practice, he was confident he could do it again when it mattered most. With precise leg circles and steady control, he executed his routine cleanly, securing a well-deserved spot on the podium.

Standing with his bronze medal, Robbie beamed with pride, knowing his hard work had paid off. His breakthrough performance has only fueled his determination, and he’s already looking ahead to new challenges in his gymnastics journey.