‘At school I sold backflips for 50p’ – GB gymnasts take on honesty cards
Great Britain’s European gymnastics team have taken part in BBC Sport’s ‘Honesty Cards’, sharing candid stories ahead of the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Croatia. The light-hearted video gives viewers a personal glimpse of the athletes’ friendships and personalities beyond competition.
One gymnast recalls selling backflips at school for 50p, while team-mates reveal other unfiltered truths during the challenge. The championships will be available to UK viewers on BBC iPlayer.
- GB gymnasts share candid stories before the European Championships
- One athlete says they sold backflips for 50p at school
- The 2026 event takes place in Croatia