Tokyo Olympics: 'Extra special' as twins, say Gadirova sisters

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'Having a twin with you is extra special' Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova, 16, return to Britain after securing team Olympic bronze in gymnastics in Tokyo

Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova competed against each other in the floor final, finishing sixth and seventh, respectively

Jennifer Gadirova said it was "extra special" to be at the Olympic Games in Tokyo with her twin sister Jessica. The 16-year-olds from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, were part of the quartet which won bronze in the women's gymnastics team event.Jessica said: "I never thought this was possible, I'm so amazed at what we achieved."Arriving back at Heathrow on Wednesday, she said: "Coming back from Tokyo everyone just cheering our name is an amazing feeling.

 

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