Burley-in-Wharfedale gymnast Emily Gibson has that top of the world feeling after coming runner-up in the British Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships at Worcester.

Emily, 12, carried off the silver medal with her hoop and ball routine.

This silver follows ger two gold medal successes in the British Championships as an Under-10 in 1995 and 1996.

Emily is trained at the Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club by Head Coach Jacquie Strutt.

Emily is a pupil at Burley Middle School.

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