?Believe in Your Journey?: Reeling From Tragedy and Personal Loss, Another Gymnast Astounds Fans Days Before Making Way to World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

Becky Downie is a highly acclaimed British artistic gymnast. She has marked her presence in the gymnastics world alongside her younger sister, Ellie Downie, who also made waves in the sport. Becky is a double European champion with wins in 2014 and 2016. She also won a silver medal at the 2019 World Championships, showing her reputation as a world-class gymnast. In early 2021, Becky Downie had an opportunity to represent her country at the 2021 Olympics. Her preparations were in full swing as she was set to compete in the trials to secure her place on the British Olympic team. However, fate had other plans. On the night of 6th May, a day before the event, tragedy struck when Becky’s world was shattered by the sudden and shocking passing of her brother, Joshua who was just 24, during a cricket match.

The devastating loss led Becky to withdraw from that weekend’s Olympic trial, as she was struggling to cope with the grief. British Gymnastics recognized the impact of this tragedy and decided to postpone the selection process to ensure she had a fair chance of making the team. However, despite this compassionate delay, Becky Downie was controversially left out of the British Olympic team. After a hard and challenging time in 2022, Becky Downie made a triumphant return to the gymnastics arena. Her dedication and passion remained the same, and in 2023, she was named a reserve for the Great Britain women?s team for the 2023 artistic gymnastics World Championships, alongside elite athletes Alice Kinsella, Jessica Gadirova, Ondine Achampong, Ruby Evans, and Georgia-Mae Fenton. Recently she stirred up the internet showing why she was a force to be reckoned with.

Becky Downie proves she’s a gymnastics powerhouse

Recently, Becky Downie shared a video on Instagram just days before the World Championships.

The reel showcased her flawless skills on the uneven bars, executed with precision and balance. In her caption, she shared a heartwarming message writing, “I always believe no hard work is ever wasted, whatever that work looks like. Sometimes the setbacks feel endless & nothing makes much sense, but remembering everyone?s journey is different helps when trying to own your path”.

She continued writing, ?Sometimes the setbacks feel endless & nothing makes much sense, but remembering everyone?s journey is different helps when trying to own your path. Life really can change in the blink of an eye for better or worse, but believing it?s going to be great is half the battle. Making progress & still building towards the end goal.”

After she shared this heartfelt post thousands of likes and comments poured in as fans and admirers were left in awe at Becky’s dedication and perseverance.

Fans left astounded and thrilled

Fans shared the wholesome messages to the gymnast and expressed how astounded they were with her gravity-defying moves. One fan exclaimed, “GOLD MEDAL WORTHY! THEM HANDSTANDS WERE SO TIGHT ,” while another, said, “My 12-year-old just says ‘she slays the day,’ which I believe is teen speak for ‘she’s brilliant’“.

Other fans echoed their support, with one saying, “I believe it will work out for you” with a heart-eyes emoji. And another expressed, “Amazing Becky! Keep going .” The admiration continued with words of encouragement like, “Attitude is everything. I believe in your journey.”

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Despite the heart-breaking setback of 2021, Becky Downie has her sights set on the Paris Olympics in 2024. Her determination knows no bounds as she continues to chase her Olympic dream. With the World Championships just days away fans can’t wait for her to shine bright!

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