Making it to an elite level at such a young age isn’t a cakewalk to follow, but the youngest prodigy has done it. 16-year-old Sabrina Maneca-Voinea hailing from Romania has come a long way. Her astounding skills, once displayed at the International Gymnastics Federation’s World Cup in Doha, Qatar, have left the world in awe. And now, her showdown in Antwerp, Belgium in 2023, is nothing short of extraordinary.

Recently, on the first day of Women’s qualification in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Sabrina performed extremely amazingly and made waves in the gymnastics community. Along similar lines, a recent social media post talking about how the little champion burst into tears is breaking the internet.

The surging star went emotional during the live gymnastic event

A post from Gymnastics Now on 2nd October at X (popularly known as Twitter) shared a new update for gymnastics enthusiasts. The tweet showcases the rising star’s tears live while standing beside her coach after giving a stupendous performance on the vault. The post reads, “After balking on vault, Romania?s Sabrina Maneca-Voinea hit her difficult beam set to go 13.666 and currently sits in 6th position for qualifying. She was crying happy tears with her coach after.”

After a challenging start with a zero on the vault, Sabrina faced the need for redemption, crucial for both herself and her team dealing with a fall on the balance beam. And redeem, she did, Scoring 13.666 (6.2)! Sabrina, under the guidance of her mother and former Olympian, Camelia Voinea, clinched two gold medals at the recent World Cup. The connection between mother and daughter, both shining in the gymnastics realm, adds a fascinating layer to Sabrina’s triumphs. It’s a tale of resilience, familial guidance, and the sweet taste of victory in the intricate world of gymnastics.

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Sabrina Maneca-Voinea through ups and downs

Imagine being just 16, and every step you take in the gymnastics world is a triumph. The imagination has the real star – Sabrina Maneca-Voinea. Born and brought up in Constanta in 2007, a Romanian gymnast surges with a story of determination and aim for the Olympics. She delved into the professional gymnastics arena in 2017. In 2018 , she faced some setbacks with back-to-back losses. However, she came back even stronger in 2019, bagging three golds at the Elek Matolay Memorial.

The magical turn of hard work and constant practice started working in 2022, a dream year for Sabrina. From a bronze at the City of Jesolo Trophy to a gold at the European Youth Olympic Festival, she conquered every arena. European Championships and Turnoi International witnessed her prowess, securing three medals in each ? a perfect blend of gold, silver, and bronze.

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And 2023 started with a bang at the Doha World Cup, where this young gymnast showcased a masterclass, claiming two gold medals. In essence, Sabrina’s journey is not just about medals, it’s a narrative of passion, setbacks, and comebacks in her gymnastics career. Nonetheless, as the finals come closer, the world awaits the young star to make it to the 2024 Paris Olympics.