Kinsella makes GB return for Worlds a year after giving birth
Olympic bronze medallist Alice Kinsella is named in the Great Britain team for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships just a year after giving birth.
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"I can't put into words with how I'm feeling right now, my goal was always to be ready to compete properly next year and to now say I'm going to the World Championships just feels completely surreal."
— Alice Kinsella , Athlete
"I feel so incredibly proud of this achievement. To think I'm going to the World Championships just over a year postpartum is insane."
— Alice Kinsella , Athlete
"It's been a tough year but I don't regret my decision in coming back to elite sport at all, it was always the goal of mine and there was nothing stopping me from reaching that goal."
— Alice Kinsella , Athlete
"I can't wait to tell this story to Parker when he's all grown up, it's a big one to tell!"
— Alice Kinsella , Athlete
Key People
Alice Kinsella is an Olympic bronze medallist and a two-time European champion in artistic gymnastics.
Courtney Tulloch is a member of the Great Britain men's gymnastics team.
Harry Hepworth is a member of the Great Britain men's gymnastics team who secured a big score on the floor.
Jake Jarman is a double world champion gymnast.
Joe Fraser is a British gymnast who has won multiple medals at European and world championships.
Reuben Ward is a Scottish gymnast who made history by winning the nation's first gold medal in the men's all-around at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Olympic bronze medallist Alice Kinsella is named in the Great Britain team for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships just a year after giving birth.
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