British Gymnastics head coach exits before Olympics

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David Kenwright, British Gymnastics' caput coach for women’s creator gymnastics, has stepped down conscionable 3 months earlier nan Paris Olympics.

Kenwright, who joined nan governing assemblage successful 2017, oversaw Team GB's first women's Olympic squad badge successful 92 years astatine Tokyo successful 2021.

He besides guided nan squad to a first-ever world metallic successful 2021, arsenic good arsenic golden astatine nan European Championships successful 2023.

Gymnastics astatine Paris 2024 gets nether measurement connected 27 July.

BBC Sport understands it was Kenwright's prime to time off British Gymnastics.

"I’ve really loved moving pinch nan WAG [women’s creator gymnastics] community, including each nan astonishing gymnasts, nan talented and dedicated coaches, and a awesome method committee," Kenwright said.

"We’ve achieved a batch together that we tin each beryllium immensely proud of and that will person a lasting affirmative effect for our athletics and each those successful it."

A connection from nan governing assemblage said: "British Gymnastics would for illustration to convey David for nan extended publication he has made to gymnastics successful nan UK complete nan past 7 years. We wish him each nan champion for nan future."

British Gymnastics said a coaching squad for this summer's Olympics will beryllium put together successful nan coming months.

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