Sofia Micallef

ABOUT

Born: 5 August, 2006 in Cardiff
Lives: Penarth
School: Stanwell Comprehensive, Penarth

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND

Highlights. . . In what was her first year as a senior, Sofia won bronze on vault at the 2022 British Championships. Won gold on that apparatus at the 2022 Welsh Championships.

Birmingham 2022: Delivered an impressive performance on her Commonwealth debut, also qualifying for the individual balance beam final and, aged 15, Sofia was the youngest competitor in that final. She delivered a fantastic routine to finish seventh.

DID YOU KNOW . . .
Her uncle, Tarki, played more than 120 games for Cardiff City and was capped as a schoolboy and at U21 level by Wales. She has two dogs, Louis and Ted.