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Abi Martin targets Olympic podium after Worlds near miss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 6:33 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Abi Martin targets Olympic podium after Worlds near miss

Summary

Abi Martin aims for success at the 2028 Olympics following a fourth-place finish in the floor final at the World Gymnastics Championships. The British gymnast recorded the same score as the bronze medallist but was ranked lower due to execution criteria. After also finishing fourth at the European Championships earlier in the year, Martin expresses renewed determination, stating her near-misses fuel her drive for future competitions. She plans to compete at major championships in 2027 to ensure Olympic qualification for Team GB.

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•Martin finished fourth in the floor event at the World Championships.
•She struggles with self-belief but has regained confidence this year.
•The 18-year-old gymnast has previously won medals at the Commonwealth Games.
•Her focus is on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
•Martin aims to achieve major championship success in the coming year.

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6:33 AMYahoo Sports — Near miss inspires Martin to aim for Olympic medals

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Abi Martin says her near-miss at the World Gymnastics Championships has inspired her to aim for the podium at the 2028 Olympic Games.
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