Reiss Beckford to Jamaica

A British-born Jamaican gymnast has been granted permission to represent Jamaica as he aims to become the first-ever gymnast to represent the island at an Olympic Games.

The gymnast, Reiss Beckford, was given the go-ahead as a result of his dual-nationality after applying to the International Gymnastics Federation earlier this year.

A three-time European and Commonwealth Games silver medalist for Team GB, 23-year-old Reiss has always dreamed of competing in the Olympic Games. …

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