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British gymnastics great’s quickfire, connection-stringing routine changed the sport and its influence pervades todayThirteen years ago, as the unprecedented trail that Beth Tweddle blazed led back home for the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships in London, she arrived as one of the uneven bars favourites. But Tweddle did not even make it out of qualifying, instead peeling off the high bar on her new eponymous element. Back then, her fall underscored the boldness of even attempting such a skill. Thirteen years on, the Tweddle has become a symbol of her enduring influence on her sport.The emergence of the Tweddle dates back to 2007 when Tweddle left the world championships disappointed after a fourth place finish on uneven bars. Continue reading...