Erika-Leigh Stirton is the 1997 & 1998 Canadian senior rhythmic gymnastics champion. She lives in Mississauga, Ontario Canada and she's a rising star in the west. She's destined to be a strong contender at the 2000 olympics in Sydney.
 Erika with her 4 gold medals on individuals at the 1998 Commonwealth Games (Photo by Wern May) |
1998
Commonwealth Games (Malaysia): 2nd team, 1st all around, 1st in all 4 apparatus,
Aeon Cup (Tokyo): 12th team,
Pusan Cup (Pusan Korea): 2nd all around,
Canadian Senior Champion: 1st all around, 1st in all 4 apparatus finals,
Corbeil-Essonnes (France): 12th all around, 14th Grand Prix,
Kalamata Cup (Greece): 7th all around,
Calais (France): 7th all around, 3rd clubs,
Elite Canada: 1st all around, 1st rope, clubs and ribbon, 2nd hoop,
Breman (Germany): 2nd all around, 2nd in all 4 apparatus finals.
1997
World Championship (Berlin, Germany): qualified 17th, overall 20th,
Four Continents Championship (Australia): 7th all around, 1st rope and clubs, 2nd ribbon,
Canadian Senior Champion: 1st all around, 1st in all 4 apparatus finals,
Corbeil Essonnes (France): 17th all around,
Elite Canada: 1st all around, (did not compete finals due to injury)
1995
World Championship (Vienna) 24th
1994
Junior Pan American Cup Mexico) 1st
1994
Canadian Junior Champion
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 1997 World Championships |
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Born: August 8, 1980
Age: 18
Birthplace: Oakville
Hometown: Mississauga
Height: 167cm (5ft. 5 3/4in.)
Club: Etobicoke Olympium Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastic Club
Coach: Danuta Smiechowski
Occupation: Student at Cawthra Secondary School (Regional Arts Program-Dance)
Hobbies & Interests: Dance (modern, ballet and jazz), choreography, sport psychology/motivation/visualization, reading, running, music