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Rio Olympics 2016: Nile Wilson claims historic bronze with first British Olympic medal in the horizontal bar

NILE WILSON created history tonight by becoming the first Briton to win an Olympic medal in a high bar event by sealing bronze in the horizontal bar.

The 20-year-old from Leeds was appearing in his first Games, and finished behind Germany's Fabian Hambuechen and Danell Levya of the US.

Nile Wilson celebrates with his historic bronze medal
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Nile Wilson celebrates with his historic bronze medalCredit: AP:Associated Press
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It wasn't the only medal Britain won in the gymnastics tonight - just 50 minutes before Wilson's triumph Amy Tinkler pulled off the performance of a lifetime to land bronze in the Floor Final.

Tinkler, 16, is the youngest member of the entire Team GB squad. Halfway through the competition, Tinkler was in the gold medal position.

Nile Wilson shows emotion on the podium as he receives his medal
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Nile Wilson shows emotion on the podium as he receives his medalCredit: Getty Images
Nile Wilson raises his arms aloft after completing his routine
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Nile Wilson raises his arms aloft after completing his routineCredit: Getty Images

And it took the combined talents of American pair Simone Biles and Alexandra Raisman to edge her into third spot.

Biles won her FOURTH gold in Rio with her stunning routine on the floor.

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