UPDATE: KEA IS NOW THE 2024 SWISS GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CHAMPION! 🇨🇭🏆👏⭐️💙
This past week I had the privilege of meeting some Instagram friends face to face. I visited Kea and Loa Walser, father Rito, and coach Yana at their gym in Switzerland. Kea recently had a very successful outing at the European Championships in Italy. On this day Yana instructed at least 20 girls who were focused, quick to encourage each other, and clearly passionate about gymnastics. Earlier in the session Kea completed a new stunt on the uneven bars. On the next series she miscalculated, striking the bar and taking a hard hit to the face. She immediately received first aid and her father was on the floor before I could turn my head. I was so impressed by Kea’s response. There was no drama, sulking, or desire for attention. After 20 minutes of ice, without prompting, Kea did core exercises then began storing equipment as the session was about to end. Both she and sister Loa are names you will most likely see in the future. Regardless, their poise and character are above reproach and, they certainly gained my respect. Kudos to the parents!
