Nikara Jenkins

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Nikara Jenkins
Full nameNikara Jenkins
Born Swansea, Wales [1]
Gymnastics career
Country
represented		Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Medal record
Representing Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Glasgow Team

Nikara Jenkins (born 1997) [2] is a Welsh rhythmic gymnast who won a silver medal in the Women's rhythmic team all-around event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Career

In May 2014, Jenkins reached the final of the British Rhythmic Championships. [3] Aged 17, Jenkins qualified to compete at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. [2] [1] At the Games, Jenkins, Francesca Jones and Laura Halford won a silver medal in the Women's rhythmic team all-around event. It was Wales' first Commonwealth Games medal in a team event, and Wales' first medal at the 2014 Games. [4] [5]

Personal life

Jenkins is a supporter of Welsh independence. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Frankie Jones named Team Wales flag bearer". British Gymnastics . 22 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Glasgow 2014: Mother's medal pride for Nikara Jenkins". BBC News . 25 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  3. ↑ Hall, Danny (21 May 2014). "RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: Laura Halford retains British Championship title". Wilts & Gloucs Standard. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Rhythm of the night - Wales' gymnasts claim silver". ITV News . 25 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  5. ↑ Penman, Andrew (24 July 2014). "Gymnasts claim first medal for Team Wales". South Wales Argus . Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  6. ↑ https://twitter.com/rhythnik/status/1645923190601027584
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