Elizabeth Jacobs

      

Jacobs is one of Australian Acrobatic gymnastics’ most decorated athletes with a strong string of results both at national and international level.

From 2009 to 2014, she won five national titles from the five Championships’ she competed in, while her results internationally have been the envy of many.

In 2008, she finished in the top 10 in the World Age Championships in the 12-19 division, while in 2013; she came second in the Pat Wade Classic.

Her results were rewarded with selection in the 2014 World Championships, where she finished an impressive sixth.

QUICK FACTS

Birthplace:  Brisbane
Occupation:  -
Nickname:  Lizzy 
Sporting motto:  You don't always get what you wish for, you get what you work for 
Most admired sportsperson:  Yuiry and Olena Stepchenov
Favourite sports team:  - 
Favourite music: Pop Music 
Favourite movie:  - 

TRAINING INFORMATION

Age began gymnastics and reason for starting:  5 years old - Started due to low muscle tone
First Club: Mitchelton Youth Club 
First Coach: Reka and Farkas Pungur 
Current Club: Robertson Gymnastics Club 
Current Coach: Yuiry, Olena and Masha Stepchenkov 
Best apparatus: Dynamic 
Favourite skill: Bridge 
Most difficult skill to learn: Layout twist recatch 

MOST SIGNIFICANT

Best National Performance: 2014 Australian Championships
Best International Performance: 2014 World Championships
Best Acrobatic Moment:  

NATIONAL RESULTS

Year Event
Level
Category
Result
2014 Australian Championships SNR Women's Trio 1st
2013 Australian Championships SNR Women's Trio 1st
2012 Did not compete      
2011 Australian Championships 10 Women's Trio 1st
2010 Australian Championships
10
Women's Trio
1st
2009 Australian Championships
9
Women's Trio
1st

INTERNATIONAL RESULTS

Year Event
Level
Category
Result
2014  World Championships SNR Women's Trio 6th
2013 Pat Wade Classic SNR Women's Trio 2nd
2008 World Age Championships
12-19
Women's Trio
10th

MAJOR EVENTS

World Championships: 2014