Got involved with gymnastics after being diagnosed with ADHD as a child
Won a bronze medal on pommel horse at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, becoming the first Briton to win a medal in the individual gymnastics at the Olympic Games since Walter Tysall in 1908
Auditioned for The X Factor in 2008
At the 2012 Olympics in London, won a silver medal in the pommel horse and a bronze medal as part of the men's gymnastic team
Took part in the 2012 series of Strictly Come Dancing and won with partner Flavia Cacace
Was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2013 for his services to gymnastics
Held a master class for pupils at Ashville College in Harrogate in 2015 to inspire the next generation of gymnasts
Won a silver medal in the men's pommel horse at the 2016 Olympics in London, behind teammate Max Whitlock