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A total of 860 gymnasts throughout the Western Cape qualified for this major event. Madelein Wrigley, Gym Genies\u2019 owner and coach, reports that the local gymnasts excelled at the event, bringing home three gold, six silver and three bronze medals. Behind (from left) are the Level 3 competitors: Lin\u00e9 Koekemoer (bronze), Anlia Sprong (silver), Hellen Hearing (silver), Lily Ann Fivaz (bronze), Heilie-Mir\u00e9 Gerber (silver), Bella Coetzer (silver) and coach Lisa Rossouw. 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