'I'd never watched the Olympics' - Evans on gymnastics fame
British gymnast Ruby Evans speaks to BBC Sport about how she copes with fame and followers ahead of the 2026 European Artistic Gymastics Championships.
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"I didn't actually think I'd get that many followers after the Olympics."
— Ruby Evans , Athlete
"It doesn't matter who you are, you're going to get nasty comments."
— Ruby Evans , Athlete
"Maybe if I get a second vault, I'd have quite a good chance."
— Ruby Evans , Athlete
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British gymnast Ruby Evans speaks to BBC Sport about how she copes with fame and followers ahead of the 2026 European Artistic Gymastics Championships.
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