Following successful stints at two August nationals tournaments, three of Revival Aerobics Studio’s athletes have earned selection in Australia’s squad that is bound for Prague later this year.
The Shepparton-based studio, which first opened in 2019 but relocated to Archer Street in April, sent 26 squad athletes to the SchoolAerobics Nationals held in Hobart from August 15-18 and to the Gold Coast for the FISAF nationals held on August 26-31.
As Revival offers classes for ages five and above, primary aged team named ‘Let’s Go’ was one of the top performers, as was OldSkool age class team ‘Show Off’, with the two groups banking gold and the national title for Revival.
Overall, the studio scooped up six golds, three silvers, and four bronze medals across the entirety of the two tournaments.
With such strong success recorded on the national stage, the international spotlight now beckons.
Stand out performances from co-owners of Revival, Sean Reynolds and Daniel Johnson, means the duo will be competing in the Masters Male Individual category at worlds, representing the green and gold in Prague, Czech Republic.
After picking up bronze at SchoolAerobics Nationals and gold at FISAF Nationals, and silver at FISAF Nationals respectively, the pair had impressed enough to earn selection.
“Based off your performance, regardless of the medals and the placing, you might get offered a spot in the Australian team,” Reynolds said.
“It’s about the standard of how you perform, which makes it very competitive.”
Brodie Kelly will also represent Revival at worlds in the Junior Male Individual category after winning bronze at the SchoolAerobics Nationals and gold at FISAF Nationals in Queensland.
Revival Aerobics Studios’ coach Alex Liacos has also been offered a place on the Australian team after his standout ability off the stage came to the fore through Revival’s growing medal tally.
The FISAF World Championships take place between October 21-23 this year.
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