Slevin & Moloney close out 2026 World Championships

Team Ireland’s Emma Slevin and Mimi Moloney have completed qualifications at the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam.

Both gymnasts competed in the All-Around event with Slevin ranking 46th in her fifth World Championships with a score of 50.365, and 13.200 on Vault as her highest score. Teammate Moloney scored 49.232 ranking 61st as a young senior in her first ever World Championships event, with her highest score of 13.066 also on Vault.

National Women's Coach Sandra Stevenson said:

'Very proud of the girls tonight - stepping out on the world stage and delivering consistent solid performance is something they can take real confidence from. Mimi going clean in her first World Championships is a brilliant milestone, and Emma’s experience showed as she finished strongly on bars. Tonight’s performance gives our women’s artistic programme a strong mid‑cycle platform heading into 2027.Thank you to our gymnasts, coaches, personal coaches, support staff, judges, and all clubs involved for their continued support.'

Gymnastics Ireland Performance & Technical Director Sally Johnson said:

“Well done to both gymnasts from qualifying from the European All-Around rankings to these World Championships! Every stage of the process is a significant part of an athlete’s journey. Emma’s experience was evident throughout the competition, not only in her own performance but also in the encouragement and support she provided to Mimi. Watching them work together and rise to the challenge was particularly pleasing, and both athletes demonstrated that they are well prepared for the opportunities ahead. It’s rewarding to see their dedication and hard work reflected in their performances as they continue the journey to progress towards 2027!”

Gymnastics Ireland CEO Ciaran Gallagher added:

‘Our girls showed clean, safe and quality high level gymnastics today on the biggest stage in the World out here in Rotterdam. They flew the flag for Gymnastics Ireland and the many Irish fans that had travelled over to the Ahoy arena proving they are on well on track as we enter into 2027 and the Olympic qualification pathway! Congratulations to Emma & Mimi and their coaches & clubs! Roll on 2027...'

Well done and congratulations to all gymnasts, coaches and judges.

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Competition Results

Emma Slevin – AA Score 50.365 ranking 46

• Balance Beam: 12.133
• Floor: 12.133
• Vault: 13.200
• Uneven Bars: 12.900

Mimi Moloney – AA Score 49.232 ranking 61

• Balance Beam: 12.400
• Floor: 12.366
• Vault: 13.066
• Uneven Bars: 11.400