Forename: Max Surname: Whitlock Date of Birth: 13-Jan-1993 Place of Birth: Hemel Hempstead Hometown: Hemel Hempstead Club: South Essex Coach: Scott Hann Profile: Max was first selected for the men’s senior team as travelling reserve for the 2011 World Championships in Tokyo having taken three medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi (India). Best results: 2010 Junior Europeans: Team gold, all-around silver, floor and pommel gold- gold medal. 2010 Commonwealth Games: Team - silver medal, high bar bronze, pommel silver 2011 British “Masters” vault silver 2011 World Championships, travelling reserve 2012 London Prepares Series test event, team gold, pommel horse silver 2012 European Championships team gold and pommel final Favourite Food: Waffles and ice cream. Favourite Film: The Inbetweeners movie. Hobbies outside gymnastics: Eating out with my girlfriend Leah and our friends. When and why did you start gymnastics? - I started gymnastics when I was 7 years old. I was introduced into gymnastics by a friend who was in the same swimming club as me. How much training do you do? - I train 36 hours a week, 6 days a week. What are your ambitions in and out of gymnastics? - My ambition in gymnastics is to get into the Olympic Games and win a medal for Great Britain. What are the best and worst things about being a gymnast? BEST - doing well in a competition. WORST - You don't get much social time outside of the gym. Who is your gymnastics idol and why? Uchimura, because he is a great gymnast to watch. .