Phoebe Learmont

Growing up in Brisbane, Phoebe Learmont started out in gymnastics as a six-year-old, initially as an artistic gymnast.

However, she found her home in rhythmic gymnastics, a sport that she believes has taught her a great deal.

“Rhythmic gymnastics has taught me … dedication, patience, respect and work ethic,” Phoebe said.

Her breakthrough year came in 2017, when she placed first in hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon and all around at the Australian titles.

After a successful junior career, Phoebe became part of the Aspire Gymnastics group. In the group with Emmanouela Frroku, Jess Weintraub, Lidiia Iakovleva and Saskia Broedelet, they performed well throughout 2023 by winning medals at competitions such as the Sofia Cup in Bulgaria.

The group won a quota for Australia with a victory at the 2024 Oceania Continental titles in Budapest, Hungary. The championships were run in conjunction with the European titles.

It was just the second time an Australian rhythmic gymnastics group qualified to compete at an Olympic Games.

In Paris, with the same group, Saskia finished a commendable 11th place which was the best ever result for an Australian Team at the Olympics.