El (gymnastics.org.au, 2015)

Student

English, French

Robertson Gymnastics Academy [Australia]

Yuriy Stepchenkov [club]; Olena Stepchenkov [club]; Masha Stepchenkov [club] (gymnastics.org.au, 2015)

Her sister Oceane and two of her brothers, Cassiel and Liam, have competed in acrobatics at a national level. (gymnastics.org.au, 30 May 2014)

She took up gymnastics at age six at Robertson Gymnastics Academy and at nine changed to acrobatics. (gymnastics.org.au, 30 May 2014; aimforthestars.com.au, 01 Mar 2014)

She was introduced to the sport by her mother. "My mum was a coach and recommended I started because she thought I would have fun." (gymnastics.org.au, 30 May 2014)

Her mother; her coach Yuriy Stepchenkov; and her acrobatics partners Elizabeth Wimberley and Amy Lang.

She also feels indebted to seven-time women's surfing world champion, Layne Beachley's 'Aim For The Stars' foundation for helping young girls and women achieve their dreams. (aimforthestars.com.au, 01 Mar 2014)

"Just do it." (gymnastics.org.au, 2015)

"There is no such word as 'can't'. You can do it. Never give up!" (aimforthestars.com.au, 01 Mar 2014)

She was named the 2012, 2013 and 2014 International Stream Athlete of the Year for sport aerobics by Gymnastics Queensland. (freshprm.com.au, 20 Jan 2014; gymqld.org.au, 2015)

General
AUSTRALIA'S GOT TALENT
She appeared on the 2012 version of Australian talent show Australia's Got Talent, performing with the acrobatic troupe Odyssey. The group made it to the grand final of the competition. (gymnastics.org.au, 30 May 2014; au.news.yahoo.com, 18 Jul 2012)

FULL HOUSE
She is a triplet and is one of seven children in her family, made up of triplets, twins and two 'single' children born on the same date but different years. (gymnastics.org.au, 30 May 2014)