Head Coach of Britain’s Women’s Gymnastics Steps Down Ahead of European Championships and Paris Olympics
Head Coach of Britain’s Women’s Gymnastics Steps Down Ahead of European Championships
In a surprising turn of events, David Kenwright, the head coach of Britain’s women’s gymnastics team, has announced his resignation just days before the European championships and less than 100 days before the Paris Olympics. Kenwright, who has been with British Gymnastics for seven years, has overseen a period of unprecedented success for the women’s team, including Britain’s first Olympic team medal in 93 years at the Tokyo Games in 2021.
In a statement released by British Gymnastics, Kenwright expressed his pride in the team’s achievements during his tenure and wished them success in the upcoming competitions. The European championships are set to begin in Rimini, Italy, on Thursday, and the organization has appointed Tracy Whittaker-Smith and Scott Hann to lead the team into the Paris Games.
Kenwright’s departure comes after a successful run for the women’s program, which saw Britain win a team silver at the world championships in 2022 and a team gold at the European championships last year. British Gymnastics praised Kenwright for his contributions, stating that his impact on the sport would be long-lasting and positive.
As the gymnastics world prepares for the upcoming competitions, the sudden change in leadership has raised questions about the team’s prospects. However, with Whittaker-Smith and Hann at the helm, British Gymnastics remains confident in the team’s ability to continue their success on the international stage.
The news of Kenwright’s resignation has sent shockwaves through the gymnastics community, but it also serves as a reminder of the ever-changing nature of sports and the resilience of athletes and coaches alike. As the team prepares to compete in the European championships and look ahead to the Paris Olympics, all eyes will be on the women’s gymnastics team as they strive for continued success in the sport.