Ayiesha Naazmi Johnston (born 28 November 1988) is an Australian rhythmic gymnast who represented Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics[1][2] as well as the 2006 Commonwealth Games. She competed at world championships, including at the 2005 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships and 2010 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.[3]

Naazmi Johnston
Johnston with her ball final gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Personal information
Full nameAyiesha Naazmi Johnston
Country represented Australia
Born (1988-11-28) 28 November 1988 (age 35)
Sydney, Australia
HometownMaldives
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Medal record
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Delhi Team
Gold medal – first place 2010 Delhi All-around
Gold medal – first place 2010 Delhi Ball
Silver medal – second place 2010 Delhi Ribbon
Silver medal – second place 2010 Delhi Rope
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Melbourne Team

Career

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Johnston was born on 28 November 1988 to an Australian father and Maldivian mother. She has one brother and three sisters,[citation needed] including Shaneez who has also competed in gymnastics for Australia.[4] Johnston being the second youngest in the family.[citation needed] Johnston was a participate on the show Australia's Got Talent with a group called Meriden Rhythmix, they performed routines of rhythmic gymnastics and made it to the semi-finals before being eliminated. Johnston has been ranked as Australia's best gymnast on several occasions. She was coached by Danielle Le Ray. She currently has two Boxer puppies, Lewis and Georgia.

School life

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Naazmi Johnston studied at Concord Primary school. She attended high school at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts and Moreton Bay College.

References

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  1. ^ "Gymnastics Rhythmic: Individual All-Around Results". Beijing2008.cn. Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games. Archived from the original on 19 April 2009. Retrieved 7 September 2008.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Naazmi Johnston". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
  3. ^ "2005 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships athletes - Naazmi Johnston". LonginesTiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Shaneez Johnston Results | Commonwealth Games Australia". commonwealthgames.com.au. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
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