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My favourite is the uneven bars, floor, beam and floor pit,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Delicuim Private School learner had a strong start to her gymnastic career, also winning gold when she competed in her club&#8217;s competition and achieved silver in the Winelands District Competition held in Paarl. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the competition on the West Coast, Zara says it felt good to compete and, despite the scale of the competition, she wasn&#8217;t nervous, but rather excited.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proud mother Charne explains that the junior level at which Zara competes means she doesn&#8217;t participate in national competitions. However, her gold medal secured her qualification for district colours. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when she isn&#8217;t training, Zara seems to be on the move doing cartwheels, jumping around and playing games at home. 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