Madeleine Fenton
Level 10 Gymnast
Quick Facts:
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
DOB: 21/02/2007
Nickname: Maddy
School: Mentone Girls Secondary College
Motto: You didn’t go through all that for nothing.
Most admired sportsperson? Bethany Hamilton
Favourite music? 80s
Favourite movie/TV shows? Gilmore girls, Spider-Man No Way Home
What is your pet hate? People talking during movies
If you were famous who would you be and why? Zendaya because I would’ve met all these cool people but still be a strong independent woman 
Best piece of advice you've ever received? " Your body is more than capable, it’s your mind that’s the hurdle. All you have to do is take that step, because then you can fly."
Training Information:
When and why did you start gymnastics? When I was 1. I had too much energy as a baby and mum kept loosing me in the house so put me into kindy gym to get rid of my energy
First gymnastics club? Cheltenham Youth Club
Who were your developmental coaches? Amealia Lindsay (CYC)
Who is your current coach? Mr. Yang & Jess H.
What is the most important thing your coach has taught you? That at the end of the day it’s not the place you get that matters, it’s how well YOU believed you did
Favourite thing about Waverley? The support available and the friendships I’ve formed
Best apparatus? Beam or Floor
Favourite skill? Anything that involves doubles - probably a full in off tramp
Most difficult skill to learn? Swing halves and reverse giants
One skill would you most love to learn? Full on on Floor
Most Significant:
Best National Perfomance: 2021 Australian Championships - 4th on floor, 8th on vault and 11th all around, 2019 Australian Classic - 3rd on Floor
Proudest gymnastics achievement? Coming back from a broken and dislocated elbow and 3 surgeries