Healesville’s 62-year-old gymnast Dru Troon is seeking other Healesville athletes participating in the Masters Games this February.By Monique Ebrington
DRU TROON’S philosophy on sport is that you’re never too old to try something new.
Healesville’s 62-year-old gymnast is preparing for her first Masters Games this February where she will be competing in the women’s gymnastics on floor, mini trampoline and uneven bars.
Mrs Troon is familiar with late starts, competing as a gymnast for the first time at 40 years of age.
Involved in horse riding as a child, Mrs Troon says she began gymnastics after she and a group of parents started up the Healesville Gymnastic Club in 1978.
Watching her own children learn and through her involvement with the gymnastics club Mrs Troon says she decided to take up the sport herself because it looked like so much fun.
While her children grew older and left the sport, Mrs Troon decided that it was a hobby she wanted to continue.
“It was just enjoying the sport. I love rolling, jumping and hanging upside down,” Mrs Troon said.
“I love the feeling of excitement and dread that you get before a competion. It also gives me something to aim for throughout the year,” she said.
“I’m aiming to keep going. I’d like to see what I can still do and how long I can do it for,” she said.
Mrs Troon is hosting an afternoon tea for other Healesville athletes who are competing in the Masters Games this February.
If you would like to attend the afternoon tea it will be on Sunday 25 January from 2pm to 4pm. For more information please contact 5962 5221.
