Leigh Marning

Leigh Marning (born 8 February 1979 in Taree, New South Wales, Australia) is a rhythmic gymnast who represented Australia in the 1998 Commonwealth Games. She now works as a contortionist and freelance circus performer and trainer, specializing in aerials, contortion and hula hoops.

Leigh Marning
Country represented Australia
Born (1979-02-08) 8 February 1979
Taree, New South Wales
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Medal record
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1994 VictoriaTeam All-around
Silver medal – second place 1998 Kuala LumpurIndividual All-around
Silver medal – second place 1998 Kuala LumpurRope
Bronze medal – third place 1994 VictoriaClubs
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Kuala LumpurTeam All-around
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Kuala LumpurHoop

Marning trained at the National Institute of Circus Arts in Melbourne, Australia from 2001 to 2003 and was later accepted into the Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas.


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