One of Britain’s most successful gymnasts visited students at a St Neots secondary school.  

Beth Tweddle MBE was the first female gymnast from Great Britain to win a medal at the European Championships, World Championships and Olympic Games.  

She recently met with students at Longsands Academy where she offered an insight into her career and had a tour of the school’s sports facilities.  

Beth said: “It was fantastic to meet with the pupils of Longsands Academy and see the school.  

“They had some great questions and I hope I was able to give a good insight into my career and how it is possible to combine sport and education.”  

The Hunts Post: Beth Tweddle MBE received the bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the uneven bars. Beth Tweddle MBE received the bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games for the uneven bars. (Image: Olympic Games Stephen Pond / PA Archive / PA Images)During her competing years, she was renowned for her uneven bar and floor routines.  

Beth was part of Team GB at three Olympic Games: Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012.  

On uneven bars, she holds the 2012 Olympic bronze medal, is the 2006 and 2010 World Champion and a four-time European Champion.

She is also the 2009 World Champion and a two-time European Champion on floor exercise.  

The Hunts Post: Beth Tweddle MBE with her bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games.Beth Tweddle MBE with her bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Image: Beth Tweddle Anthony Devlin / PA Archive / PA Images)In 2006, Beth was the first gymnast to reach the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of Year Award where she finished third. 

She was awarded the MBE for services to gymnastics in 2010.  

Beth retired from gymnastics in August 2013 and that same year won the eighth series of Dancing on Ice with her skating partner Daniel Whiston.  

The Hunts Post: Retired British gymnast Beth Tweddle MBE with George S, a Longsands Academy pupil.Retired British gymnast Beth Tweddle MBE with George S, a Longsands Academy pupil. (Image: George S)Longsands Academy’s Head of PE Kate Dixon said: “We were absolutely delighted to welcome an Olympic champion to our school.  

“Beth Tweddle is an inspiration to our students and the pupils enjoyed asking her questions.”   

Dr Catherine Cusick, the school’s principal, added: “We were so pleased that she gave up her time to speak to our pupils.”