AN ABBEY Gate College gymnast has been crowned Welsh National Champion.

Libby Smith, 13, took the title in a national gymnastics tumbling competition at Deeside Leisure Centre where she trains regularly under coach Ernie Cookson.

With a total score of 76.5 Libby, of Northop Hall, was a whole three points ahead of her nearest competitior to win the Grade 2 gong in the 13-14 age group.

She will now represent Wales at the British National Championships in May in Stoke-on-Trent.