Andrew Atherton (gymnast)

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Andrew Atherton
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born1975 [1]
Leigh
Sport
Sport Gymnastics
Medal record
Gymnastics
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1998 Kuala Lumpur team event
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1998 Kuala Lumpur all-around
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1998 Kuala Lumpur rings

Andrew Mark Atherton (born 1975) is a male former British gymnast.

Gymnastics career

Atherton represented England and won a gold medal in the team event and two silver medals in the rings and all-around events, at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Circus twins could be Germany-bound". Wigan Today.
  2. "1998 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "England team in 1998". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  4. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.