2016 Rio Olympic Games

2016 Rio Olympic Games

OLYMPIC REPORT 2016RIO The gymnastic events took place at the Arena Olimpica do Rio The artistic gymnastics started on August 6th finishing on the 16th with a break in the middle for the trampoline from the 12th – 13th. Rhythmic gymnastics followed from the 19th –...
2012 London Olympic Games

2012 London Olympic Games

OLYMPIC REPORT 2012LONDON North Greenwich Arena from July 28th – August 7th 98 gymnasts competed in the both the men’s and the women’s events, with gymnasts coming from 33 nations for the men and 39 for the women. There was a break in the artistic programme to allow...
David Eaton

David Eaton

DAVID EATON by himself Playing football at the local park was one of my favourite things to do, however, the only toilet around happened to be at a building tucked to the side, it happened to by Hinckley Gymnastics Club. I noticed a school friend in a class one day...
Beth Tweddle

Beth Tweddle

BETH TWEDDLE In her own words Photo courtesy of British Gymnastics Early Years and Junior Competition When I look back I feel that gymnastics has always been a part of my life but actually, I did not start training until I was almost 7. I had always been a lively...
Craig Heap

Craig Heap

CRAIG HEAP by himself What inspired you?My sister was into gymnastics and I remember being dragged along to watch her and thought it would be cool to do some flips. Who was your first coach?Burnley Gymnastics Club was run by Mick Redmond and the boys coach was Stuart...