A 16-year-old gymnast from Cambridgeshire is celebrating after claiming a medal at the dress rehearsal for next year’s Olympic Games.
Marissa King, from Huntingdon, won bronze in the vault event at the competition in Beijing.
She was there to test out the venue and other facilities for the 2008 Games, alongside other top gymnasts from around the world.
Marissa, who is competing as a senior gymnast for the first time this year, was the only British athlete to take part in the Test Event.
Experts think her surprise success, behind triple world champion Cheng Fei of China, puts her in a great position to win a place in the final next year.
Marissa King, from Huntingdon, won bronze in the vault event at the competition in Beijing.
She was there to test out the venue and other facilities for the 2008 Games, alongside other top gymnasts from around the world.
Marissa, who is competing as a senior gymnast for the first time this year, was the only British athlete to take part in the Test Event.
Experts think her surprise success, behind triple world champion Cheng Fei of China, puts her in a great position to win a place in the final next year.
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