Aylesbury's Jessica Gadirova wins Young Sports Personality of the Year

It's after she won floor gold at the World Gymnastics Championships

Author: Henry WilliamsPublished 22nd Dec 2022
Last updated 22nd Dec 2022

Aylesbury's Jessica Gadirova's won the Young Sports Personality of the Year prize after she won floor gold at the World Gymnastics Championships earlier this year.

The 18-year-old was also part of the GB team which won silver at the same event, where she also claimed all-around bronze. She won the Young Personality award ahead of skateboarder Sky Brown and diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix.

The gymnast was also one of the nominees for Sports Personality of the Year - which was ultimately won by England and Arsenal footballer, Beth Mead.

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