Tweddle is considered to be the most successful British gymnast of all time having amassed three world titles, six European titles and a bronze medal at London 2012 during her illustrious career.

Outside of competition, Tweddle has been an influential ambassador for British Gymnastics and gymnastics as a whole, devoting an enormous amount of her free time to helping promote the sport and inspiring future generations of children participating in clubs, schools and leisure centres around the country.

"It's a huge honour to be the first gymnast to be entered into the British Gymnastics Hall of Fame," said Tweddle on receiving the prestigious accolade from Baroness Sue Campbell.

"Gymnastics has given me so much in life, not only the successes in competitions but also so many opportunities and amazing experiences.

"It has taught me that hard work and dedication is so important to reaching your goals but also gymnastics has been brilliant fun to be involved in and I have made so many great friends along the way."

Beth Tweddle is considered to be the most successful British gymnast of all time
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Tweddle, who represented Great Britain at three Olympic Games between 2004 and 2012, was made a Member of the British Empire in 2010.

"I couldn't have achieved my goals without the support of my team mates, my family and most importantly my coaches," she said. 

"Since my retirement from the sport I've been so impressed with the continuing strength of British Gymnastics and like everyone I've really enjoyed seeing our teams produce such amazing results and become such inspirational role models."

The Hall of Fame was unveiled at the British Gymnastics national awards evening at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

It celebrates the outstanding achievements of British gymnasts on the highest international stage, the culture of self-belief, tenacity and enthusiasm which they have shown and their ability to have inspired and become role models for the younger generation.

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