Ingrid Dunkerley

      

 

Dunkerley is one of Australia’s most successful Acrobatic gymnasts, with a particularly impressive set of results at international level catching the eye.

Her results at national level saw her picked to represent Australia in two World Championships (in 2010 and 2012), with her best result an incredible fifth in the 2012 edition.

Continuing this impressive form, Dunkerley also recorded top six finishes in the Flanders International Acro Cup in 2012 (sixth) and 2013 (third) respectively, while she was also able to record another top six finish in the 2013 World Games in Columbia.

Dunkerley is recognised by the FIG as a World Class Gymnast. 

QUICK FACTS
Birthplace: Sydney
Occupation: Nurse
Nickname: Grids
Sporting motto: Don't wish for it, work for it.
Most admired sportsperson: -
Favourite sports team: Belgium, Great Britian & Russian acrobats
Favourite music: Top 40, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran
Favourite movie: Too many to pick just one.

TRAINING INFORMATION
Age began gymnastics and reason for starting: 4 years old, my brother did kindergym 
First Club: Glebe PCYC
First Coach: Melanie Bray
Current Club: Gladesville RSL Gymnastics
Current Coach: Agnes Sajgal
Best apparatus: Combined
Favourite skill: Front Double Layout
Most difficult skill to learn: To fly

MOST SIGNIFICANT
Best National Performance: 2012 Australian Championships
Best International Performance: 2013 World Games
Best Acrobatic Moment: Being recognised by the FIG as a 'World Class Gymnast' & 5th at the 2012 World Championships

NATIONAL RESULTS
Year Event
Level
Category
Result
2013 Australian Championships Senior Womens Trio 2nd
2012 Australian Championships Senior Womens Trio 1st
2011 Australian Championships Senior Womens Trio 1st
2010 Did Not Compete    
 
2009 Australian Championships
Senior
Womens Trio
1st


INTERNATIONAL RESULTS
Year Event
Level
Category
Result
2013  World Games, COL
Senior
Womens Group
6th
2013 Flanders International Acro Cup, BEL
Senior
Womens Group
3rd
2012 World Championships, USA
Senior
Womens Group
5th
2012  Flanders International Acro Cup, BEL
 Senior
Womens Group
6th
2010 Senior World Championships, POL
Senior
Womens Group
16th

MAJOR EVENTS
World Championships:  2010, 2012