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Shantae Amankwaah prepares for Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:53 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Shantae Amankwaah prepares for Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow
Summary

Shantae Amankwaah, at 17 the youngest gymnast on Team England, will compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Amankwaah, a member of the same gymnastics club as Claudia Fragapane, aspires to follow in her footsteps. The competition begins Friday, with Amankwaah participating in the uneven bars, beam, and floor events. She aims to enjoy the experience and has previously won titles, including the British junior all-around championship in 2024. Fragapane, now retired, offered her support and encouragement to Amankwaah ahead of her debut.

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  • •Shantae Amankwaah makes Commonwealth Games debut on Friday.
  • •She is the youngest member of Team England's gymnastics squad.
  • •Amankwaah competes in uneven bars, beam, and floor events.
  • •She aims to fully enjoy the experience at the Games.
  • •Claudia Fragapane provided support and encouragement ahead of the competition.
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  • 7:53 AMYahoo Sports — Gymnast Amankwaah following in Fragapane's footsteps
  • 7:41 AMBBC Sport — Gymnast Amankwaah following in Fragapane's footsteps
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Teenage gymnast Shantae Amankwaah on making her Commonwealth Games debut and following in Claudia Fragapane's footsteps.

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Teenage gymnast Shantae Amankwaah on making her Commonwealth Games debut and following in Claudia Fragapane's footsteps.

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