Gordon's pupil selected for GB kayak team

A pupil from Gordon's School has been chosen for the GB Freestyle Kayaking team and will take part in the World Championships in America later this year.

Sienna was a reserve at last year's World Kayaking Championships.

Freestyle kayaking involves twisting and turning under and over whitewater for 45 seconds.

Points are awarded for the different rotations performed, along with spins, somersaults and cartwheels.

Propelling the kayak out of the water results in the most points.

Sienna said: "You do need some flexibility. Not as much as gymnastics but it is helpful."

She continued: "Last year I competed in the selections but I only got a reserve place, I didn’t get to compete although I did train with them and got to go along to the events so experienced it all."

She is now training in earnest for the Championships and will attend GB training sessions as well as heading to the United States and Canada this Summer to practise.