Looks like gymnast Heath Thorpe will be the World Championships after all, despite being snubbed by officials
devastated this summer when the Australia’s gymnastics governing body failed to select him for the World Championships. But as it turns out, the heartthrob gymnast will be there anyway.Thorpe announced Sunday he’ll be covering the marquee event in Belgium… as a journalist!
In addition to tearing it up on the mat, Thorpe has been working towards his communications degree. There’s no better place to put his reporting skills to the test at one of the biggest international competitions in gymnastics.
Many superstars will be participating, including Simone Biles. “Got my media accreditation for the World Championships and my first journalist gig!” he posted. “Let me know any interviews, previews, features you would like to see… as well as any podium training requests so I can start planning properly.”His announcement, unsurprisingly, elicited many congratulations.
Got my media accreditation for the World Championships and my first journalist gig! Let me know any interviews, previews, features you would like to see… as well as any podium training requests so I can start planning properly (MAG + WAG)!Australian Fed: Heath, you’re not going to World’s.Heath: Bet.Use your relationships with the gymnasts to your advantage to connect on another level major media outlets can’t.
