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Identical twins win gymnastics medals on same day

Identical twins win gymnastics medals on same day

Summary

Identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper both won bronze medals for Wales in gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Abigail took third place in the women's vault, and Emily earned bronze in the uneven bars on the same day.

Key Facts

  • Abigail Roper won bronze in the women’s vault, finishing ahead of her sister.
  • Emily Roper won bronze in the uneven bars after finishing fourth in the vault.
  • Both twins made history by winning medals for Team Wales on the same day.
  • Abigail was competing in her first major tournament final.
  • Emily focused on her own performance to overcome earlier disappointment.
  • Jemima Taylor, another Welsh gymnast, finished seventh.
  • Australia’s Kate McDonald won gold in the uneven bars, Canada’s Ellie Black took silver.
  • Wales has won six medals at the Games so far: five bronze and one silver.
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