Edinburgh's Shannon Archer wins historic bronze at Commonwealth games
She has become the first Scottish woman to win an artistic gymnastics medal
Last updated 1st Aug 2022
Shannon Archer has won Team Scotland’s first gymnastics medal of Birmingham 2022 in the women’s vault.
Archer, from Edinburgh, has become the first Scottish woman to win an artistic gymnastics medal at a Commonwealth Games.
She claimed a brilliant bronze in the vault in Birmingham.
Australia's Georgia Godwin claimed gold, ahead of Canada's Laurie Denommee.
sportscotland Director of High Performance, Mike Whittingham said: “Congratulations to Shannon Archer on winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games.
"She produced a wonderful performance in the vault final and this medal is thoroughly deserved. A medal at this level of sport is a hugely significant achievement and is testament to the dedication and determination shown in preparing for the Games.”