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Nikara Jenkins

Nikara Jenkins

Welsh gymnast

Nikara Jenkins (born 1997)[2] is a Welsh rhythmic gymnast who won a silver medal in the Women's rhythmic team all-around event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Career

In May 2014, Jenkins reached the final of the British Rhythmic Championships.[3] Aged 17, Jenkins qualified to compete at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.[2][1] At the Games, Jenkins, Francesca Jones and Laura Halford won a silver medal in the Women's rhythmic team all-around event. It was Wales' first Commonwealth Games medal in a team event, and Wales' first medal at the 2014 Games.[4][5]

Personal life

Jenkins is a supporter of Welsh independence.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Frankie Jones named Team Wales flag bearer". British Gymnastics. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Glasgow 2014: Mother's medal pride for Nikara Jenkins". BBC News. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  3. [3]
    Hall, Danny (21 May 2014). "RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: Laura Halford retains British Championship title". Wilts & Gloucs Standard. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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    "Rhythm of the night - Wales' gymnasts claim silver". ITV News. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  5. [5]
    Penman, Andrew (24 July 2014). "Gymnasts claim first medal for Team Wales". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  6. [6]
    https://twitter.com/rhythnik/status/1645923190601027584
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