gymnast amy tinkler became an olympic bronze medalist at rio 2016.t sort of an exciting new adventure and something new to try. it's special because it means more when you're doing it with the team, as well. as with much of her gymnastics career, amy tinkler has landed firmly back on her feet — now as a cheerleader — but it has been quite a journey from her remarkable rise at the rio olympics. the olympics is an incredible experience. obviously going there at 16—year—old, no pressure, no expectations, and to come away with a bronze medal was really, really special. and even now, obviously, i've had my medal out tonight and people are looking at it and they're shocked by it. and it still feels really special that i can hold that and say, "that is mine." that story of success soon became one of struggle, though. when i got my injury, that was a really hard period for me. it was a year and a half ofjust being in the darkness, really, cos surgeons didn't know what was going on, doctors didn't, and that was a really tough time for me. amy tinkler says she