First year senior rhythmic gymnast, Miyabi has never thought of the Olympics, yet it is within her grasp

This is Miyabi Akiya's first year as a senior, but she is a promising star, having placed fifth in the individual all-around at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup last month and representing Australia in the final qualifying round for the Paris Olympics, held in Hungary this month.

15-year-old rhythmic gymnast from Prahran Victoria, Miyabi Akiya Credit: Anna Nedkova

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First year senior rhythmic gymnast, Miyabi has never thought of the Olympics, yet it is within her grasp

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