Lennox, Avril (1956–)
Lennox, Avril (1956–)
Scottish gymnast. Born April 26, 1956, in Scotland.
Won Scottish nationals (1972); won British nationals four years in a row (1974–77); won Champions Cup (1973, 1974, 1976), All-England championships (1973–75); retired (1977) due to injury; formed her own gymnastics club and was coach of British team for international competitions. Named Member of the British Empire (MBE, 1978) for services to sport of gymnastics.
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