Aimee van Rooyen

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Aimee Van Rooyen
Country representedFlag of South Africa.svg South Africa
Born (1995-12-20) 20 December 1995 (age 26)
Discipline Rhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite

Aimee Van Rooyen (born 20 December 1995) [1] is a South African individual rhythmic gymnast. She represents her nation at international competitions. She competed at world championships, including at the 2011 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. [2] She was selected for the 2014 Commonwealth Games [3] and 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. [4]

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References

  1. "Aimee van Rooyen". IOC. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  2. "31st Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships". Longinestiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. "Team SA named for 2014 Commonwealth Games". South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  4. "SA squad for Youth Olympic Games". South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee. 2 June 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2017.