Tayla Moore is an Olympic star in the making
Tayla Moore is Australia’s number one ranked shot putter for her age
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Few people can claim to have ever been the best in the country at anything.
But even at just nine years of age, Tayla Moore has already cemented herself as Australia’s top shot-putter.
Ranked No.1 for her age, the Dural athlete has spent much of her childhood breaking shot put records.
She holds the under-7 state shot put record and earlier this year broke a 25-year-old regional record.
Adding to her incredible talent is the fact that she’s also ranked second in Australia for discus — all while balancing dance, softball and school.
Tayla says the thing she loves most about shot put is sharing the experience with her family.
“It’s something my mum was very good at too so I enjoy sharing that with her and my coaches.
“I love competing and pushing myself to improve.
“I also enjoy making friends along the way.”
Tayla is the latest nominee for the Hills Shire Times Local Sports Stars award.
The awards are on until August 31. Prizes will be awarded to athletes aged 18 and under across four categories: Junior Sports Star Individual, Junior Sports Star Team, Young Sporting Spirit Individual and Young Sporting Spirit Team. There is also an open-age Service To Sport category.
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