The first thing you notice about Abi Martin is the huge medal around her neck. The British gymnast speaks to The Independent over video call just a couple of days after winning her first world gong, a bronze in the floor exercise in October’s World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, and it’s clear the novelty hasn’t worn off.
“It just feels a bit surreal, still,” the 17-year-old smiles. “Every time I see it around, I just kind of put it on and look at it. I don't think it's really sunk in.”
