Adam Cox

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Adam Cox
Country representedFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Born (1986-11-13) 13 November 1986 (age 37)
Discipline Men's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
(United Kingdom national team)
Years on national team2006-2014 (?)
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Glasgow Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Melbourne Horizontal bar

Adam Cox (born 13 November 1986) is a British male artistic gymnast, representing the United Kingdom and Scotland at international competitions. He competed at world championships, including the 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Aarhus, Denmark. [1]

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References

  1. "2006 World Gymnastics Championships athletes - Adam Cox". LonginesTiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.