Amy Louise Bagshaw | |
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Country represented | Great Britain England |
Born | [1] | 10 October 1988
Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics |
Club | Park Wrekin College |
Retired | September 2003 |
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Amy trained at Park Wrekin College Gymnastics Club based in Telford, Shropshire. She was a gymnast for 12 years and was on her way to compete for a spot at the Olympics. She has written an unpublished autobiography and classes meeting Kylie Minogue and Tony Blair as amongst her achievements,
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