Max Whitlock
Artistic gymnast and Olympic champion
Born
January 13th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Accomplished artistic gymnast specialized in floor and pommel horse events. Won multiple gold medals in World Championships and European Championships. Achieved historic success at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, becoming the first British gymnast to win an Olympic gold medal in the individual apparatus events. Added to his accolades, secured a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Recognized as a prominent figure in British gymnastics, contributing to its growth and visibility.
Gold medalist in the pommel horse at the 2016 Olympics
Gold medalist in the floor exercise at the 2020 Olympics
Multiple World and European Championship titles
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