Sumer Daly
Sumer Daly
Senior International Gymnast
Quick Facts:
Birthplace: Sandringham
DOB: 07/09/2006
Nickname: Sum
School: South Oakleigh College
Motto: Don't be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed
Most admired sportsperson? Dylan Alcott
Favourite music? Anything with a great beat
Favourite movie/TV shows? Grown Ups
What is your pet hate? People who eat with their mouth open
If you were famous who would you be and why? Robin Williams as he made people laugh
Best piece of advice you've ever received? "It's not about the podium. Its about giving your best."
Training Infomation:
When and why did you start gymnastics? Three, my auntie offered to take me
First gymnastics club? Cheltenham Youth Club
Who were your developmental coaches? Amealia Lindsay (CYC) & Jessica Haintz (WGC)
Who is your current coach? John Hart, Jess Mason and Shaoyi Jiang
What is the most important thing your coach has taught you? Learn to extract your natural ability
Favourite thing about Waverley? The new facility and state of the art equipment
Biggest challenge you've overcome so far? Overcoming septic arthiris in my knee
Best Apparatus: Vault
Favourite skill? Wolf turn on floor
Most difficult skill to learn? Toe-full on bars
One skill you would most love to learn? Double layout on floor
Most Significant:
Best National Performance: 6th Place Vault, 2021 Junior Australia Gymnastics Championships
Best International Performance: 10th Place Bars, 2020 Gymnix Montreal
Proudest Gymnastics Achievement: Representing Australia at 2020 Gymnix Montreal
National & International Competitions:
2016 Australian Classic
2017 Australian Classic
2018 Australian Classic
2018 Australian Gymnastics Championship
2019 Australian Classic
2020 L'International Gymnix
2021 Australian Gymnastics Championship