Radzi's World Championship Gymnastic Challenge

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0:00:06 > 0:00:08This is Blue Peter, but mini.

0:00:08 > 0:00:12Expect epic adventures, makes, bakes, badges, pets,

0:00:12 > 0:00:14presenters and your host.

0:00:14 > 0:00:18We've only got five minutes, so get ready for your Blue Peter adventure.

0:00:18 > 0:00:20'Eight months ago,

0:00:20 > 0:00:23'I was set one of my biggest Blue Peter challenges yet,

0:00:23 > 0:00:25'to perform a floor

0:00:25 > 0:00:29'routine at the World Gymnastics' Championships in Glasgow.

0:00:30 > 0:00:34'I began by training with Olympic medallist Louis Smith.

0:00:36 > 0:00:39'And, since then, I've been hitting the gym hard.'

0:00:39 > 0:00:41- Four.- Argh.

0:00:41 > 0:00:45'I've found out just what it takes to become an elite gymnast.

0:00:45 > 0:00:50'And how eating the right food can have a big impact on my performance.

0:00:50 > 0:00:53'But, now, with only a few days to go, my coach, Rob,

0:00:53 > 0:00:56'really ups my training.'

0:00:56 > 0:00:59Legs are looking still a little bit floppy.

0:00:59 > 0:01:02Do you know what, doing the individual moves in gymnastics

0:01:02 > 0:01:05is really tough, but doing it in a sequence,

0:01:05 > 0:01:09where I only get one chance to get it right, makes it so much harder.

0:01:09 > 0:01:11Right, back to it.

0:01:16 > 0:01:19'I'll be pulling off skills like the splits, cartwheels

0:01:19 > 0:01:21'and handstands,

0:01:21 > 0:01:26'which are difficult enough, but my routine starts with a handspring and

0:01:26 > 0:01:31'finishes with a front somersault, two of the hardest moves.

0:01:34 > 0:01:38'And, despite how many times I try, I haven't landed them

0:01:38 > 0:01:40'all perfectly.'

0:01:40 > 0:01:42Argh!

0:01:42 > 0:01:44It is so frustrating.

0:01:44 > 0:01:47I get one chance at this and if I mess it up,

0:01:47 > 0:01:49it's going to set the scene for the entire routine.

0:01:49 > 0:01:51HE SIGHS

0:01:51 > 0:01:54The idea of that happening... I'm not even going to think about it.

0:01:56 > 0:02:00It's the day before my performance and I head up to Glasgow.

0:02:00 > 0:02:03I'm starting to feel really nervous now.

0:02:03 > 0:02:05I didn't think I would, but I really am.

0:02:05 > 0:02:08I've got one last chance to, kind of, work out all the things

0:02:08 > 0:02:12that are going wrong and work out how to make it right.

0:02:12 > 0:02:17So bring on Glasgow and bring on the World Gymnastics Championships.

0:02:18 > 0:02:21CROWD CHEERS

0:02:21 > 0:02:23'When I arrive, I catch up with my coach,

0:02:23 > 0:02:28'Rob, at the training hall, to practise my routine one last time.'

0:02:28 > 0:02:31We're going to do a little bit of training with skills and,

0:02:31 > 0:02:32finally, a couple of routines

0:02:32 > 0:02:35just so you can get everything out, get all your nerves out,

0:02:35 > 0:02:37so you're fully prepared for tomorrow.

0:02:37 > 0:02:40'I'm not alone. Some of the best gymnasts in the world are also

0:02:40 > 0:02:43'getting in some last minute practice, including Louis Smith.'

0:02:43 > 0:02:46I'm pretty sure my first competition didn't go to plan,

0:02:46 > 0:02:49so, if you do mess up, there's always next time.

0:02:49 > 0:02:51- We've always got the Olympics next year.- Yeah.

0:02:53 > 0:02:55Yeah!

0:02:56 > 0:02:59I'm very tired.

0:03:01 > 0:03:03HE YAWNS

0:03:03 > 0:03:06Good morning.

0:03:06 > 0:03:10Training yesterday went OK, but I'm still not very confident

0:03:10 > 0:03:13when it comes to my somersault or my handspring.

0:03:13 > 0:03:14I get one chance at this.

0:03:15 > 0:03:18It's time to do it.

0:03:19 > 0:03:21'For the very first time,

0:03:21 > 0:03:25'I get to see the actual floor I'll be performing on.

0:03:25 > 0:03:28'And now, the size of my challenge really sinks in.

0:03:28 > 0:03:31'I need to stay focused,

0:03:31 > 0:03:34'so I keep going through the routine over and over in my head.

0:03:34 > 0:03:36'But before I do my final preparations,

0:03:36 > 0:03:38'Rob has a bit of a treat for me.'

0:03:38 > 0:03:41When you go out there, you've not only got

0:03:41 > 0:03:44to perform your skills with style, you've got to look the part as well.

0:03:44 > 0:03:46- OK. - I've got a little surprise for you.

0:03:47 > 0:03:50'My very own Blue Peter leotard.'

0:03:50 > 0:03:52Wow, look at that!

0:03:52 > 0:03:54'And, in true Children In Need style,

0:03:54 > 0:03:57'I've got a matching cape and mask.

0:03:57 > 0:04:00'It's time to see if I can be a hero in front of 8,000 people.'

0:04:04 > 0:04:06'This is it.

0:04:06 > 0:04:09'I've got to pull off 12 different moves, including a handspring,

0:04:09 > 0:04:13'a cartwheel, the splits and two front somersaults.

0:04:13 > 0:04:16'I've never managed to do all these moves perfectly in a sequence,

0:04:16 > 0:04:19'but can I do them now?'

0:04:19 > 0:04:23I've trained so hard, I've given everything I've got now,

0:04:23 > 0:04:25but now is the time to just do it.

0:04:25 > 0:04:29Ladies and gentlemen, representing Blue Peter, please welcome Radzi!

0:04:29 > 0:04:31CHEERING

0:04:31 > 0:04:35'Commentating on my every move, Matt Baker and Beth Tweddle.'

0:04:35 > 0:04:39All eyes in this 8,000 seater arena are on Radzi.

0:04:42 > 0:04:44'I land the handspring, I can't believe it.'

0:04:44 > 0:04:47That was a great start to the routine,

0:04:47 > 0:04:49just to get those nerves settled. Credit to him for that.

0:04:49 > 0:04:51'Next, my first somersault.

0:04:51 > 0:04:52'Yes!'

0:04:52 > 0:04:56Oh, it's a big move. He went for the front somersault and he's nailed it!

0:04:56 > 0:04:58'I'm really starting to enjoy this now,

0:04:58 > 0:05:00'but I mustn't lose concentration.'

0:05:00 > 0:05:03You can see the splits there, wow!

0:05:03 > 0:05:05'Ooh, that didn't quite go to plan.'

0:05:05 > 0:05:07Just a little bit shaky there.

0:05:07 > 0:05:11'Come on, I've still got a few moves to go.'

0:05:11 > 0:05:13Wow, look at that, the backwards roll into box splits.

0:05:13 > 0:05:15CHEERING

0:05:15 > 0:05:18'That's more like it.'

0:05:18 > 0:05:21Into the arabesque, very easy to wobble on this one.

0:05:21 > 0:05:23Ooh, he's holding it well.

0:05:23 > 0:05:25- The final tumble.- Come on, Radzi!

0:05:25 > 0:05:27'Here we go.

0:05:27 > 0:05:28'Yes!'

0:05:28 > 0:05:30He's got it! Well, I think

0:05:30 > 0:05:33he achieved everything that he would have wanted to have done.

0:05:33 > 0:05:35- Oh, look at him!- Look at that!

0:05:35 > 0:05:40He's really lapping up the crowd, so he's pleased with that performance.

0:05:40 > 0:05:42That's definitely a gold badge as far as I'm concerned.

0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Give it up for Radzi. - Oh, yes, thank you.

0:05:45 > 0:05:46CHEERING

0:05:46 > 0:05:48Oh, wow.

0:05:48 > 0:05:52I couldn't be more elated. Get in.

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