‘Are you game?’ Mum flips into action with her kids and takes up adult gymnastics

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Swapping out sideline support for centre stage fun, gymnastics mum Melissa Hanson says she’s thrilled after competing with her three children at the 2023 Junior State Championships.

I was trying to give her tips. And she said, ‘If you think you’re so good at it, why don’t you do it?’

Melissa Hanson on daughter Lilly

I love it. I love the fact that we all enjoy something together, and it keeps us all fit. And we can share in each other’s achievements. New skills learnt. Moving up a level. We support each other.

Melissa Hanson

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