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Gymnast, 12, headed to the Special Olympics

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08.04.2026

Eppy discovered gymnastics only two years ago after teaching herself flips in her grandmothers' gardens during the summer holidays from YouTube videos.

The Bungay High School pupil lives with Turner Syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting her stature and organs, among other symptoms.

She now trains with the Waveney Gymnastics Disability Pathway squad in Lowestoft and is eager to unveil a new floor routine at this year's Special Olympics, performed to a Five Nights at Freddy's soundtrack.

Eppy is excited to perform her new floor routine at this year's Special Olympics (Image: Adelaide Marshall)

Gymnastics is one of seven sports included in this year's Special Olympic Summer Games, which takes place in Birmingham from August 26 to 30.

Eppy said: "I'm nervous........

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