Jarman’s teammate, Joe Fraser, came close to matching his extraordinary achievement, but a mistake on the high bar prevented him from completing a clean sweep. However, Fraser made history by becoming the first Englishman to win gold on the parallel bars.
Alice Kinsella, who previously won a bronze medal in the team event in Tokyo, redeemed herself by securing a well-deserved victory on the floor after a disappointing fourth place finish in the all-around and balance beam events. She adds this success to her Commonwealth team gold.
Nevertheless, it was the Jarman show that stole the spotlight. Yet, he celebrated his success with his trademark modesty, which has endeared him to the public throughout the past few days. Reflecting on his achievement, he commented, “It’s always a tremendous challenge. You never know how you’ll perform. The pressure can be just as intense in smaller competitions as it is in ones of this magnitude. But to be able to come here, enjoy it, and achieve such an amazing result, I feel immensely honored.”
When asked about where he would store his medals, Jarman jokingly said, “Perhaps I’ll find a place in my house like a glass cabinet, if I have enough space.”
Despite his success, Jarman won’t have much time to celebrate as the European Championships in Munich are scheduled to begin in just nine days. He plans to enjoy a nice meal tonight and then relax, as mental downtime is crucial for resetting. However, he assures that he and his team will be back in training soon.
Jarman’s initial interest in gymnastics stemmed from his childhood experiences of climbing monkey bars at the local playground when he was only seven years old. With his complex vault routines, he has now become one of the prominent figures of the Games. In fact, he was a reserve at the Tokyo Olympics, where the British men’s team finished in fourth place. The team comprised all-English gymnasts, including Fraser, James Hall, and Giarnni Regini-Moran.
Jarman’s vault routines are so technically challenging that even with mistakes on both attempts, he managed to secure the gold. Although he took a step back on both landings, his combined score of 14.916 was enough for victory. Regini-Moran came close behind with a score of 14.633, claiming the silver medal, while the bronze went to Australian gymnast James Bacueti.
Fraser expressed his gratitude for the support of the crowd, saying, “Being here has filled me with joy. It motivates me to train harder so that I can perform in front of this incredible audience. This is my hometown, my home crowd.”
Kinsella’s gold medal made up for the disappointment of missing out on a podium finish on Sunday due to an error in her floor routine. She managed to execute a difficult routine in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Princess Charlotte.
Ondine Achampong claimed her second silver medal following an impressive performance in the all-around competition.
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