Local youth gymnast excels at competition

Calypso Chavanne, of Rio Grande, has qualified for the USA Gymnastics sectionals after a strong showing at the Starstruck Invitational in Atlantic City over the weekend.

Chavanne, 5, who competes for Blakes Gymnastics, placed fourth in the beam, fifth in vault and seventh in the bar to finish sixth all-around at the competition.

Chavanne (left) is pictured with teammate Breoghan Fitzpatrick, 6, of Linwood, who finished 12^th all-around at the competition.