‘rich’ people funding gymnasts

A post in the Christmas spirit …

Barrie Wells in the U.K. has provided funding to “… around 16 elite athletes – in sports he enjoyed, primarily athletics, triathlon, modern pentathlon and swimming …”

Here he is with World Youth heptathlon champion Katarina Thompson:

Details on Ollie William’s Blog – Catching up with the not-so-secret millionaire

Gymnasts have gotten personal sponsorships in the past. Recall Mohini Bhardwaj getting support from Pamela Anderson in 2004.

Perhaps someone should hit up Mark Zuckerberg. He’s promised to give most of his billions to charity.

Leave a comment if you know of other gymnasts personally funded.

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Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

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