More news! Hannah competed in the British Teams Champs last May 22nd 2010 as an individual, and finished third overall, over the two days. She says it's "nice to be back." Well done to Hannah, her wrist injury kept her out of the sport far too long, but this result only proves she still has it in her!
Hannah is competing in Portugal on June 19th and 20th in a Grand Prix competition, where she will be hoping to continue her come-back. Good luck!
Moving away from gymnastics, she will also have to contend with her A Level exams in June...once again, good luck. Hopefully she will have time to relax and celebrate her upcoming 18th birthday on July 1st! But not for long, as she will be competing at the Women's British Championships on 3rd and 4th of July. A busy summer! Hannah says she is "looking forward to it all, apart from the exams."
Good news: Hannah will be competing in her first competition since returning from her long term wrist injury. Hannah required surgery last September 2009 and has been unable to compete since. However, the wrist is now strong again and Hannah feels it is time to start competing once again. Next Saturday 22nd May Hannah will be in Guildford competing in the British Team Championships. Unfortunately her club (City of Liverpool Gymnastics Club) are unable to enter a senior team for the championships due to many injuries, so Hannah will be competing as an individual. She says she hopes to get used to competing once again. Hopefully we'll see her getting back to her old winning ways. Also, Hannah has sent her warmest wishes to team mate Jennifer Pinches, and wishes her a speedy recovery!
The British men's and women's squads had a fantastic European Championships last week (May 2010), in Birmingham. History was made as both the men's and women's British teams finished with the silver medals, with Beth Tweddle winning two individual Gold medals! Hannah said watching the British team's triumph was amazing, and particularly well done to Beth, Becky Downie, Nicole Hibbert, Jocelyn Hunt and Niamh Rippin for their brilliant result. She also congratulated the Men for a fantastic Championships. Overall the British team is leaving the Championships with a total of 15 medals: Men's team Silver, three individual Men's medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze), Boys team Gold, four individual Boys Gold medals, a Silver and two Bronze, Women's team Silver, and two individual Women's Gold medals.
Hannah attended her first squad of 2010. She says it was nice to see all the girls again. Although not fully healed, her wrist is slowly but surely getting better, and she looks forward to all the squad meetings for the rest of 2010.
Hannah passed her driving test last Wednesday 27th January 2010. Well done Hannah. All her friends, family and fans are very pleased for her.
A Happy New Year to all Hannah-fans!! Here's to an injury-free 2010!
Hannah would like to say a big 'Happy Birthday' to her Dad this Tuesday 22nd December 09. This year is extra special as Hannah's Dad reaches the milestone that is 50 years old! Luckily for him, the 50s are the new 30s...apparently.
British Gymnastics and HannahWhelan.com are trying to get as much support as possible for current Floor World Champion and Hannah's team mate, Beth Tweddle, at this year's BBC Sports Personality Of The Year.
Remember to vote for Beth during the show on BBC1 this Sunday 13th December 2009, from 7pm GMT! To come back from such disappointment on her strongest apparatus, the A.bars, Beth produced a sizzling routine to win the Gold on Floor! If you feel she deserves your vote, just call in during the show.
Click the graphic below to download a PDF poster (courtesy of British Gymnastics) to stick on your wall at home or school and help Beth get as many votes as possible!
Just to keep you all up to date on Hannah's wrist injury, she will be seeing a surgeon on Thursday 10th December 2009. We wish Hannah all the best and hope Santa brings her a mended wrist for Christmas!!
Hannah went to the Jingle Bell Ball at The O2 arena last weekend (5th-6th December 2009). It would seem The O2 arena has been quite the place for Hannah the last couple of months, after cheering on the British team at the recent World Championships and now this!
Hannah says she had an awesome time at the Ball.
Beth Tweddle produced a sublime routine in the final on Floor at the recent World Championships in London to take the Gold medal in front of a jubilant home crowd! After misery on the A.bars (her strongest apparatus) when she unexpectedly fell off mid-routine and failed to qualify for the final, leaving an auror of disbelief in the expectant crowd, she dusted her self down, put the disappointment to one side, and won the Gold on Floor. Afterwards Beth claimed her young fans got her through the disappointment of her A.bars routine, and she would not have become the World Champion on Floor without the positive attitude of them.
Even though Hannah was not able to compete at the World Championships due to a wrist injury, she was able to watch her team members from the crowd, and was ecstatic when Beth won her medal. Hannah sends her congratulations to the awesome Beth Tweddle!
Unfortunately Hannah's long term wrist injury requires surgery which she had on the 15th of September. This means that she is unable to compete at the World Championships in October. Hannah is really disappointed that she will not get the chance to compete in front of a home crowd in London but she has tickets to go and watch and will be cheering for her team mates. Hannah says 'Hopefully I will come back stronger and be able to train for the European Championships in Birmingham next year'. All the best Hannah, and here's to a speedy recovery!
Hannah recently participated in a Fashion show for the launch of the Milano pro sport leotards and strutted her stuff down the Catwalk in The Trafford Centre in Manchester along with Becky Wing, Becky Downie, Beth Tweddle, Laura Jones and Marissa King. To see some of the photos click here and head to the 2009 Milano Fashion Show pictures.