Naazmi Johnston

Ayiesha Naazmi Johnston (born 28 November 1988) is an Australian rhythmic gymnast who represented Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics[1] as well as the 2006 Commonwealth Games. She competed at world championships, including at the 2005 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships and 2010 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.[2]

Naazmi Johnston
Johnston during her routine at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Personal information
Full nameAyiesha Naazmi Johnston
Country represented Australia
Born (1988-11-28) 28 November 1988
Sydney
HometownSydney
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Medal record
Commonwealth Games
2010 DelhiTeam
2010 DelhiAll-around
2010 DelhiBall
2010 DelhiRibbon
2010 DelhiRope
2006 MelbourneTeam

Career

Johnston was born on 28 November 1988 to an Australian father and Maldivian mother. She has one brother and three sisters. Johnston being the second youngest in the family. Johnston was a participate on the show Australia's Got Talent with a group called Meriden Rhythmix, they performed routines of rhythmic gymnastics and made it to the semi-finals before being eliminated. Johnston has been ranked as Australia's best gymnast on several occasions. She was coached by Danielle LeRay. She currently has two Boxer puppies, Lewis and Georgia.

School life

Naazmi Johnston studied at Concord Primary school. She attended high school at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts and Moreton Bay College.

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 April 2009. Retrieved 7 September 2008.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "2005 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships athletes - Naazmi Johnston". Longinestiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.


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