![]() Inside Gymnastics recently spoke with Jessica and Jennifer about their historic first Olympic Games, being able to share those special moments together, and what the future has in store for them! Afterall, there are new goals to achieve, and more history to be made. With Tokyo now in the rear-view mirror and Paris 2024 on the horizon, the Gadirovas are pushing forward with full steam. With so much history made in just one competition, it’s hard to believe they are only 16-but they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. And it’s only just the beginning of their journey. It was a dream shared and lived out together. The moment was the Olympic motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger-Together” personified.įor the Gadirovas, Tokyo was more than a dream come true. Their performances marked the first time in women’s artistic gymnastics that siblings were competing in an Olympic event final together. ![]() Then came the floor final where they captivated viewers with their charming floor choreography and radiant smiles their love and passion for the sport shining through with every move. Together, they also competed in the All-Around final, where Jessica’s 10th place finish was the best result ever by a British female gymnast in an Olympic All-Around final. However, for Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova, that is simply reality.įrom their debut on the big stage at the inaugural Junior World Championships in 2019 to the Tokyo Olympics just two years later, the Gadirova twins are taking the gymnastics world by storm and making history along the way.Ĭontributing three performances each in the team final, the identical duo played a big role in Great Britain’s surprise Olympic bronze medal in Tokyo. Stronger Together | Interview with Jessica and Jennifer Gadirovaįew athletes know what it’s like to travel the world, reach the pinnacle of their sport, and make history all by the age of 16-let alone with their best friend right by their side every step of the way. This interview was originally published on September 1, 2021. ![]() As we approach Liverpool, so many eyes will be on Team GBR and sisters Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova! Here, we take a look back at our conversation with them after Tokyo, including our fan favorite “Guess the Gadirova” game!
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