GB's Fraser wins European gold and bronze

British gymnast Joe Fraser claimed gold in the high bar and bronze in the parallel bars at the European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb. The 27-year-old delivered one of the most challenging routines of the finals to secure his maiden high bar gold at a significant competition. Fraser expressed immense pride, acknowledging the support from his coaches, family, and team.

His achievement follows two top-five finishes at the 2024 Olympics, with the recent break aiding his perspective. Fraser is also preparing to open his own gym and has a baby daughter on the way, factors that have positively influenced his gymnastics. Competing for the first time in a major championship, Fraser is excited to support the team in the upcoming team final.

Cyprus' Marios Georgiou secured silver in the high bar with a score of 14.2, while Savelii Sieedin, born in Russia but competing as a neutral athlete, took home bronze with 14.066. In the parallel bars, Fraser again scored 14.3 to finish third. Croatia's Illia Kovtun won gold with 14.7, and Turkey's Ferhat Arican claimed silver with 14.433.

19-year-old Sol, competing at his first major championship, secured third place in the vault with a score of 14.199, expressing amazement at his performance. Sol praised the support from the team and his coaches, calling it an incredible experience. In the women's events, Ukraine's Nazar Chepurnyi claimed gold in the vault with 14.566, and neutral athlete Aleksei Usachev secured silver with 14.399. The team final will be broadcast on BBC Two on Sunday from 12:45-17:00 BST.