Amanda Yap is trying for Singapore's first world gymnastics medal, in between school exams

Q&A: Amanda Yap on becoming Singapore’s first world finalist - Gymnastics Now

Amanda Yap made history earlier this week, becoming Singapore’s first-ever finalist at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. When the first-year senior found out she had qualified for the beam final on Tuesday night, she was already back home in Singapore, preparing for an exam the next morning. Yap is an elite gymnast with Olympic aspirations, but she’s also a 15-year-old balancing a demanding school schedule. Her O-Levels just happen to…

Amanda Yap is trying for Singapore's first world gymnastics medal, in between school exams

Amanda Yap walked across the balance beam like it was the floor. Her legs were straight; her splits hit 180. Watching her compete, you wouldn't know it was her first time at the World Gymnastics Championships.