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Published on 2024-03-09 17:25:24
Algerian gymnast Kaylia Nemour shined spectacularly during the third stage of the Gymnastics World Cup, held from March 7 to 10 at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. Already noted for her qualification for the uneven bars final, Nemour continued her success by also qualifying for the beam and floor finals, with impressive scores of 14.533 and 13.166 respectively.
At only 17 years old, and already qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nemour has confirmed her status as an exceptional competitor. Her performance in Baku, competing against more than 250 gymnasts from 69 nations, including ten male world champions, not only highlights her talent but also her determination to prepare for the upcoming African Championships and, ultimately, the Olympics.
The Olympic qualification rules, requiring participation in at least three of the four stages of the World Cup, emphasize the importance of each competition. With her successive qualifications, Nemour positions herself advantageously to secure her ticket to Paris, marking each performance as a crucial step towards her ultimate goal.
Kaylia Nemour: who is this gymnastics prodigy?
Born on December 30, 2006 in Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt, Indre-et-Loire, Kaylia Nemour chose to represent Algeria on the international stage starting from May 2023. This change of sporting nationality, supported by her family, her club, and the intervention of Minister of Sports Amélie Oudéa-Castera, was a turning point in her career, allowing her to compete at the African Championships in Pretoria. There, she not only won gold in the individual all-around competition but also a team bronze medal, qualifying for the 2023 World Championships.
Her performance at the World Championships in Antwerp, where she qualified for the all-around competition in 13th place before finishing 8th in the final, and her silver medal on the uneven bars, marked a milestone in Algerian gymnastics history. Nemour was named the best Algerian athlete of 2023, a well-deserved recognition for her outstanding achievements and impact on Algerian sports.
Kaylia Nemour embodies hope and inspiration for many young athletes, demonstrating that passion, hard work, and perseverance can lead to extraordinary success on the world stage. Her journey to Paris 2024 is filled with ambition and dreams, making her not only a rising star in Algerian gymnastics but also a role model for the next generation of gymnasts.
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