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Kristian Thomas retires: His career in pictures

Kristian Thomas announced his retirement from gymnastics this week.

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England's Kristian Thomas competes on the Floor during the Men's Team Final and Individual Qualification at the SEE Hydro, during the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

From humble beginnings at Earls Gymnastics Club – where he has still been training – to an Olympic medal at London 2012, it’s been quite the career for the Wolverhampton gymnast, who has never forgotten his roots.

So as he contemplates his next move from his home near Stafford, we take a pictorial look at his glittering career.