Sam Offord Explained

Birth Name:Samuel Offord
Birth Date:4 March 1986
Birth Place:Naracoorte, South Australia
Occupation:physiotherapist
Sport:Gymnastics

Samuel Offord (born 4 March 1986) is an Australian former artistic gymnast.[1]

Gymnastics career

Born in the town of Naracoorte, Offord got his start in gymnastics at the age of six and first trained at the Koorana Gymnastics Club in Adelaide. He represented Australia at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, winning two medals.[2] His best international performance came at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, where he was a gold medalist in both the rings and team all-around events. He also featured in five editions of the World Championships. An ankle injury ruled him out of contention for a place on the 2012 Summer Olympic team.[3]

Sports administration career

Offord was appointed as Gymnastics Australia's Board Director in November 2021.[4] In May 2023 Offord was appointed acting President following Professor Carol Mill’s decision to step down as President.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Cooper . Adam . Aussie Offord wins gymnastics gold . . 1 May 2010 . en.
  2. News: Sam Offord: Adelaide's Lord on the Rings . . 31 August 2010.
  3. News: Sam's shattered Olympic dream . . 21 January 2012 . en.
  4. Web site: Gymnastics elite to join Board . 2023-05-31 . vic.gymnastics.org.au.
  5. Web site: Gymnastics Australia . 2023-05-31 . gymnastics-australia-stage.incrowdsports.com . en.