Whitlock Sets Sights on Olympic History - And He's Checked Online.

Posted 4 months ago

Max Whitlock has been double-checking online to confirm that he is indeed on track to pursue a record at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Max Whitlock has been enlisting his friends to help confirm that he could become the first gymnast to win medals on the same apparatus at four consecutive Olympics. If he adds to his collection of two golds and one bronze on the pommel horse, he'll achieve this feat.

"I try hard not to focus too much on medals, but it's becoming harder," the 31-year-old shared with BBC Sport before being selected for Team GB.

"I would love to make that kind of history. It's crazy that no gymnast has done it before. I've been researching and double-checking to make sure it's accurate," he added, expressing his excitement about the potential achievement.

Max is part of a five-man team that includes world vault champion Jake Jarman, former world parallel bars champion Joe Fraser, double European floor champion Luke Whitehouse, and 20-year-old Harry Hepworth. Unfortunately, Courtney Tulloch and James Hall missed out on selection.

The women's team, aiming for more success after a surprising bronze in Tokyo, consists of Alice Kinsella, Becky Downie, Georgia-Mae Fenton, Abigail Martin, and Ruby Evans. Injuries have affected the team, with Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova and Ondine Achampong sidelined.

Both teams are looking forward to making their mark at the upcoming championships.