- Senior coach allegedly used phrase ‘fat dwarf’ in an email
- Tinkler says email is ‘the first of many examples’
British Gymnastics has launched another investigation after Rio Olympic bronze medallist Amy Tinkler alleged that a senior coach had used the phrase “fat dwarf” in an email to her when she was 17.
In one email, the national coach Colin Still appears to be confused by figures related to Tinkler’s height and weight, and writes that “she already looks a little heavy”. When he is then told that he has misinterpreted the data and her body composition he replies: “It’s great when someone turns the light on. I will get back to my skiing knowing that Amy is not turning into a fat dwarf!’
