Nikara Jenkins

Nikara Jenkins (born 1997)[2] is a Welsh rhythmic gymnast who won a silver medal in the Women's rhythmic team all-around event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Nikara Jenkins
Full nameNikara Jenkins
Country represented Wales
BornSwansea, Wales[1]
Medal record
Representing  Wales
Commonwealth Games
2014 GlasgowTeam

Career

In May 2014, Jenkins reached the final of the British Rhythmic Championships.[3] Aged 17, Jenkins qualified to compete at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.[2][1] At the Games, Jenkins, Francesca Jones and Laura Halford won a silver medal in the Women's rhythmic team all-around event. It was Wales' first Commonwealth Games medal in a team event, and Wales' first medal at the 2014 Games.[4][5]

References
  1. "Frankie Jones named Team Wales flag bearer". British Gymnastics. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  2. "Glasgow 2014: Mother's medal pride for Nikara Jenkins". BBC News. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  3. Hall, Danny (21 May 2014). "RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: Laura Halford retains British Championship title". Wilts & Gloucs Standard. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  4. "Rhythm of the night - Wales' gymnasts claim silver". ITV News. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  5. Penman, Andrew (24 July 2014). "Gymnasts claim first medal for Team Wales". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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