Gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz returns stronger, finishes fourth at Paris Challenge Cup

Gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz returned to competition with her best-ever international score at the Paris World Challenge Cup this past weekend, finishing fourth in the uneven bars final.

The two-time Olympian’s return to the world stage comes a year after her 2024 Olympic campaign was cut short by an unexpected floor injury.

“Congratulations to Team SA's Caitlin Rooskrantz, who finished fourth in the uneven bars final at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Paris! An incredible achievement given the calibre of competition and a low landing on the dismount,” said Gymnastics South Africa.

Back on the international circuit, Rooskrantz went head-to-head with Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour, the reigning Olympic champion.

The World Cup qualifiers were held on Saturday, 13 September, with all 10 finals concluding on Sunday, 14 September.

According to Gymnastics South Africa, Rooskrantz competed alongside teammates Buhle Nhleko, Zelmé Daries, and Naveen Daries. In the vault event, Daries placed 12th while Nhleko finished 16th.

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