Lucy Staab really made her mark when competing in only her third ever rhythmic gymnastic competition.

For she won a gold medal in the novice under-8 free event as a member of the South Essex Gym Club squad who competed in a novice and intermediate competition in Northampton.

Hoops of delight - for the medal-winning rhythmic stars of Basildon's South-Essex Gym Club (left to right): Lucy Staab, Mikaela James and Danielle Paul Picture: MAXINE CLARKE

Mikaela James won the silver medal in the novice under-10 hoop event.

Danielle Paul came third in the under-12 intermediate competition -- this was a combination of the scores from the ball and rope routines.

In her previous competition two weeks earlier in Canterbury, Danielle won a trophy for best performance of the day -- an award that is voted for by the audience.

Published Wednesday, June 4, 2003

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