- Teenager overcomes moments of self-doubt to win gold
- Ondine Achampong secures silver on the balance beam
There have been tumbles and tears, doubtless the odd bruise too. Crises of confidence that required reassurance to repair. Even since arriving in Munich for these European championships, Jessica Gadirova felt her belief waver under the microscope with errors often invisible to the naked eye.
On Sunday, though, the 17‑year‑old gymnast was resolute and rigorous and the reward was gold in the floor exercise and a successful defence of her continental crown.
Written by Mark Woods in Munich
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/aug/14/jessica-gadirova-retains-european-championship-title-womens-floor-exercise-gymnastics under the title “Jessica Gadirova retains her European title in women’s floor exercise”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
