Olympics: On This Day, 1985 - Olympic Medalist Beth Tweedle was born

1st April 2020

Beth Tweddle, one of Great Britain's greatest gymnasts was born on this day in 1985. 

Tweddle represented Team GB at three Olympic games, winning bronze in the uneven bars competition at London 2012. 

Tweddle is also the 2006 and 2010 World Champion on the uneven bars, the 2009 World Champion on floor exercise, a four-time European Champion on the uneven bars, and a two-time European Champion on the floor exercise.

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