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Karthik Adapa is a distinguished gymnast from the Cayman Islands, renowned for his exceptional performances on the international stage and his academic pursuits in architectural environmental engineering. Born and raised in George Town, Grand Cayman, Karthik began his gymnastics journey at a young age, training under Coach Kyle Perry at Apex Gymnastics. His dedication to the sport and his studies exemplify his commitment to excellence both in athletics and academics. Karthik is pursuing a degree in Architectural Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham. Balancing rigorous academic coursework with his athletic commitments, he exemplifies the synergy between intellectual and physical discipline. Karthik's gymnastics career is marked by numerous achievements: ) • 2019 Central American Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Guatemala: Achieved fourth place on the parallel bars, marking his first participation in an International Gymnastics Federation-sanctioned event. • 2023 Inter Island Games, Åland, Finland: Contributed to the Cayman Islands' first-ever men's gymnastics team, earning multiple medals, including silver on parallel bars and high bar, and bronze on still rings. (Cayman gymnasts lead gold rush on international debut - Cayman Compass) • 2024 Pan American Championships, Santa Marta, Colombia: Made history as the first Caymanian gymnast to qualify for the finals, finishing 12th overall and setting personal bests across multiple apparatus. Training Background • Notts Academy, Nottingham, UK: Under the guidance of Coach Josh Champion, Karthik continues to hone his skills, integrating advanced techniques and training methodologies. • Apex Gymnastics, Grand Cayman: At home, he trains with Coach Kyle Perry, focusing on maintaining peak performance and preparing for international competitions. Personal Philosophy Karthik's journey reflects a harmonious blend of academic ambition and athletic prowess. His ability to excel in both domains serves as an in