Harry James Hepworth (born 6th December 2003) is a British artistic gymnast. He represented Great Britain at the 2023 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships.[3] He also participated at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.[4]

Harry Hepworth
Country represented United Kingdom
Born (2003-12-06) 6 December 2003 (age 20)
United Kingdom
HometownLeeds, West Yorkshire, England[1]
Training locationLeeds, West Yorkshire
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
ClubLeeds Gymnastics Club[2]
Head coach(es)Dave Murray
Andy Butcher
Tom Rawlinson
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Great Britain
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Rimini Team
FIG World Cup
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Apparatus World Cup 1 1 1
World Challenge Cup 2 1 0
Total 3 2 1

Early life and education edit

At the age of five Hepworth was diagnosed with Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease which sidelined him from sporting activity for three years. He then took up artistic gymnastics shortly after this.

He attended Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley.[5]

Harry comes from a sporting family, his father Andrew a quality left arm spinner for Killinghall Cricket Club.

Competitive history edit

Year Event Team AA FX PH SR VT PB HB
Senior
2022 Koper Challenge Cup    
2023 Baku World Cup 8  
DTB Pokal Team Challenge  
European Championships 4 7
Paris Challenge Cup 5  
World Championships 4 6 8 7
2024 Cottbus World Cup   7 4
Baku World Cup 6  
European Championships  

References edit

  1. ^ Morley, Tom. "Cookridge gymnast Harry Hepworth sets sights on Commonwealth and Olympic glory". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  2. ^ "HEPWORTH Harry – FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ Gunston, Jo. "Italy crowned men's artistic gymnastics European team champions at Antalya 2023". Olympics.com. International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  4. ^ "World Gymnastics Championships: Great Britain miss out on medal in men's final". BBC Newsround. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  5. ^ Birkinshaw, Alan (11 May 2017). "Prince Henry's student Harry Hepworth is lord of the rings". Wharfedale Observer. Retrieved 2 October 2023.