Haylee Whitehead

Developing International

Hayley

Haylee Whitehead

Developing International

Birthplace:

Mornington

Birthday:

27/01/2010

Nickname:

Hayls/Hails

Current Year Level:

Year 9

Motto:

'Go with the flow', or 'One step at a time'

International Competitions:

Tournoi International de Combs-La-Ville 2023

National Competitions:

2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Australian Gymnastics Championships

Most Significant Performance:

Best National Perfomance: Junior International Floor National Champion 2024 (Developing)

Best International Performance: 2023 Tournoi International Combs-La-Ville

Proudest gymnastics achievement? Being selected to represent Australia

Additional Information:

Most admired sportsperson? Serena Williams for her resilience

Favourite movie/TV shows? Suits, or castle or gossip girl

What is your pet hate? ? Loud chewing and slow walkers

If you were famous who would you be? Kevin Hart, he is funny

Best piece of advice you've ever received?  "You cant control what happens, but you can control how you react"

When did you start gymnastics?

First gymnastics club? Waverley Gymnastics Centre

Who were your developmental coaches? Jess Haintz, Sarah Waterland, John Hart

Who is your current coach? Yusuf Topari

What is the most important thing your coach has taught you? Don’t overthink

Favourite thing about Waverley? The Recovery and Wellness Centre

Best apparatus? Floor

Favourite skill? Jaeger

Most difficult skill to learn? Round off dismounts on beam