Zoe Nitsiopoulos
Junior International Gymnast
Quick Facts:
Name: Zoe Nitsiopoulos
Level: Junior International
Birthplace: Melbourne
DOB: 21/07/2006
Nickname: Zo
School: Ashwood High School
Motto: "Don't compare someone else's chapter 7 to your chapter 1"
Most admired sportsperson? Nastia Liukin
Favourite music? Pop
Favourite movie/TV shows? Legally Blonde and MAFS
What is your pet hate? Slow walkers
If you were famous who would you be and why? No one, I feel like you would have to much pressure being famous
Best piece of advice you've ever received? "Life is all about managing expectations—most of all your own"
Training Information:
When and why did you start gymnastics? I started when I was 3 years old
First gymnastics club? Waverley Gymnastics
Who were your developmental coaches? Jess Mason and Jess H
Who is your current coach? Jess Mason, John Hart and Shao Yi
What is the most important thing your coach has taught you? The days you get the most out of are the hardest days
Favourite thing about Waverley? The inclusivity Waverly has and we can speak up about any concerns we have
Best apparatus? Beam and Floor
Favourite skill? Front aerial on beam
Most difficult skill to learn? Flip layout on beam and tkatchev and bars
One skill you would most love to learn? I would love to learn double layout on floor
Most Significant:
Best National Performance: 2nd on floor at 2018 Nationals and 1st team 2018 and 2019 nationals
Proudest gymnastics achievement? Winning Victorian championships 2 years in a row
