Jesse Moore

Biography

When Jesse Moore first started performing gymnastics routines in his living room at just five years old, his parents knew he had a special talent. Enrolling him in classes seemed the natural next step. Jesse began in kinder gym, where he quickly found joy in the flips and splits that laid the foundation for a future in elite gymnastics.

Jesse's talent became evident early on as he joined the specialised gymnastics program at Ascot Park Primary School and quickly progressed to South Australia's high-performance squad. His early career saw him win four consecutive all-around age titles at the national championships from 2015 to 2018. In 2018, he also gained international recognition, earning a bronze medal in horizontal bars at the Pacific Rim Championships.

At the junior world championships in 2019, Jesse placed seventh on the horizontal bars, and his stellar performance throughout the year earned him the title of Australia’s Junior International Gymnast of the Year. Although he missed a spot on the Australian team for the Tokyo Olympics due to age constraints, his commendable performances secured him a scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport.

At 19, Jesse became the youngest member of Australia’s artistic gymnastics team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Despite a shoulder injury, he played a significant role, finishing sixth in pommel horse and helping the team to a fourth-place finish. He initially qualified for the horizontal bar final but had to withdraw due to his injury, making way for his teammate Tyson Bull.

In May 2024, Jesse had a breakthrough moment, clinching an all-around victory at the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Oceania Continental Championships in Auckland, thereby securing a spot at the Paris Olympics. His outstanding performance across six apparatuses, particularly on the pommel and vault, solidified his Olympic dreams.

Currently studying exercise physiology and rehabilitation at the University of Canberra, Jesse aims to apply his academic knowledge to enhance his athletic longevity. With an eye on the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, Jesse is committed to staying within the sports community, not only to continue his career but also to give back and guide future athletes.