ON and gymnast Laura-Rose Cooke (15-19) has enrolled at Iowa State University in order to continue her gymnastics career through the Iowa State team, the Cyclones.
While studying at Norwich School, Laura trained with the English National Team and represented England internationally twice, collecting two all-round victories and qualifying for the British Championships. The move to America will help Laura further her gymnastic abilities, as it provides the opportunities for large state-level competitions. Laura explains, “after my visit to Iowa State, I immediately felt that I was part of the Cyclone family. I cannot wait to continue my gymnastics career at Iowa State and make amazing friends and memories”. Iowa State gymnastics coach Jay Ronayne comments, “Laura is a strong all-rounder, I see her providing quality depth on all four events by the end of the season”.
The Cyclones open their season on the 11th January at Arizona and then host West Virginia on 17th January. Best of luck to Laura and the team!
