At just 14-years-old, Harper impressed the judges at the state level earlier this month, achieving first on floor, third on vault, fourth on bar, sixth on beam and second all round champion.

Harper, who is a student at St Bede's Catholic College, credits her success to the support network she has around her.

"It was definitely the support from my friends, family, coaches and my team mates," she said.

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"But also, we were practicing routines for a long time which was really good because then I had a lot more preparation for it."

The level 9 women's artistic gymnastics state championships were held at the Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre on Saturday, April 2.

Harper's outstanding results have solidified her place on the state team, and she will go on to compete at the Australian championships on the Gold Coast on Saturday, May 21.

Harper trains at Blackert Gymnastics Academy, and said she has been in the sport for almost nine years.

She first laid eyes on artistic gymnastics when she saw her sister training, and she's loved it ever since.

"It's my passion and I find it fun," she said.

Harper has worked her way up throughout the years and now competes in level nine gymnastics.

There is only one more level for Harper to conquer; 10, then international levels come after that.

Harper said she would love to keep working and get to international levels, and would one day love to compete at the olympics.

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