Kate McDonald

Biography

Kate McDonald, a talented artistic gymnast from Melbourne, Australia, has risen through the ranks to become one of the nation's top athletes in her sport. Starting gymnastics at just five years old, Kate's love for physical activity quickly turned into a passion that would define her career. Over the years, she honed her skills at MLC and Cheltenham Youth Club under the guidance of coach Jeb Silsbury.

Despite initially focusing on the uneven bars, Kate made headlines with an unexpected gold medal on the balance beam at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Her journey to the top wasn't without setbacks—she finished seventh in her favored event, the uneven bars, but her prowess on the beam shone through, earning her a place in Australian gymnastics history.

Kate's career is marked by a series of impressive achievements, including a bronze medal in the uneven bars at the 2018 and 2019 Australian Championships, followed by gold at the Australian Classic. She represented Australia at the World Championships in Stuttgart, competing in both the uneven bars and balance beam.

In 2022, she continued to excel, claiming silver medals in both the uneven bars and balance beam at the national championships, and achieving a commendable fourth place in the all-around title. Her resilience was further demonstrated with a personal best performance at the 2022 World Championships in Liverpool, where she finished 17th in spite of a fractured fibula.

October 2023 marked a significant milestone for Kate as she helped the Australian women's artistic team secure a place at the Paris 2024 Olympics by finishing ninth at the Artistic World Championships in Antwerp. The team's success continued with a silver medal at the EnDW DTB Pokal Cup in Stuttgart, Germany, in March 2024.

Kate's dedication, resilience, and achievements make her a standout athlete, and she is poised to make a lasting impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics.