In an unprecedented display of talent and determination, both the Great Britain men’s and women’s gymnastics teams secured 4th place finishes in their respective team finals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The athletes’ remarkable performances captivated audiences and demonstrated the strength and promise of British gymnastics on the world stage.
Women’s Team Final: A Narrow Miss for the Podium
The GB women’s team, featuring Alice, Abigail, Becky, Georgia-Mae, and Ruby, delivered a series of clean and compelling routines across all apparatuses, finishing with a score of 164.263. Despite starting in 7th place after the qualification round, the team upped their game significantly in the final, showing impressive improvement and consistency.
Their performances were marked by precision and poise, with each gymnast executing her routine flawlessly. The team’s efforts brought them heartbreakingly close to the podium, missing the bronze by just 0.2 points. The USA took the gold, Italy claimed silver, and Brazil narrowly secured the bronze.
Men’s Team Final: A Valiant Performance
The GB men’s team, comprising Max, Joe, Jake, Luke & Harry delivered a valiant performance in the artistic gymnastics team final, echoing their result from Tokyo 2020. Their routines on the rings, parallel bars, and horizontal bar were particularly strong, showcasing the team’s depth and versatility, finishing their competition with a score of 255.527.
The men’s competition was fierce, with the GB team putting in expert moments on each apparatus, keeping them in contention throughout the final. Ultimately, they finished in 4th place, narrowly missing out on the podium. Japan secured the gold medal, China took silver, and the USA claimed bronze.
We’re so proud of our GB Team and their accomplishments!
