Nicola Willis (gymnast)

Nicola Willis (born 13 March 1985 in Southend-on-Sea) is a former British female artistic gymnast. She represented Great Britain at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.[1] She also competed for England at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. At the 2004 European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships she finished with the British team 5th in the team event.[2]

Nicola Willis
Country represented Great Britain
 England
Born (1985-03-13) 13 March 1985 (age 39)
Southend-on-Sea
Height4–11.5 (152 cm)
Weight110 lb (50 kg)
DisciplineWomen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
(Great Britain national team)
Years on national team2002–2004
ClubSouth Essex
Medal record
Women's artistic gymnastics
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 2002 Manchester Team

After retiring from competitive gymnastics, she joined Cirque Du Soleil and performed with them on Cirque Du Soleil shows Saltimbanco and La Nouba. [3]

After Cirque Du Soleil she joined The House of Dancing Water (Dragone) as a house troupe acrobat/artist. [4]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Nicola Willis". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  2. ^ "25th WOMEN'S EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS: Amsterdam (NED) April 29 – May 2, 2004". LonginesTiming.com. 30 April 2004. Archived from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016. WILLIS Nicola
  3. ^ "LinkedIn". LinkedIn.com. 30 January 2014. LinkedIn Profile
  4. ^ "LinkedIn". LinkedIn.com. 15 July 2023. LinkedIn Profile
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