Tweddle announces retirement and launches legacy scheme

Olympic champion Beth Tweddle returned to the Village today to announce her retirement and launch the first athlete-led legacy programme on the anniversary of the Games.

Having previously ruled out competing at the 2016 Olympics, Tweddle announced that she is to retire from competitive gymnastics.

Details about Beth’s legacy programme were unveiled at Chobham Academy, a new school, which opens next month in East Village.

Tweddle said: “It’s been a hard decision to make; gymnastics has been and always will be a massive part of my life.

"Following the Olympics I’ve had a lot of projects on and recently I’ve had a bit more time to get back into the gym and decide whether I could put 100% into it and I know now deep down I can’t commit to the hours and training to remain at the very top".