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'''Steve Frew''' (born 6 February 1973, [[Falkirk]]) is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[gymnast]]. He has represented Scotland and Great Britain over 100 times at various International Gymnastics Competitions.
'''Steve Frew''' (born 6 February 1973,<ref>{{cite news |title=Grangemouth gymnast Steve Frew chases TV's Ninja Warrior title |url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/whats-on/grangemouth-gymnast-steve-frew-chases-tvs-ninja-warrior-title-1160546 |access-date=30 September 2021 |work=Falkirk Herald |date=21 January 2017}}</ref> in [[Falkirk]]) is a British [[artistic gymnast]]. He has represented Scotland and Great Britain over 100 times at various international gymnastics competitions.


He took gold in the men's [[rings (gymnastics)|rings]] at the [[2002 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Manchester]], [[England]] at the age of 28.
He took gold in the men's [[rings (gymnastics)|rings]] at the [[2002 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Manchester]], [[England]] at the age of 28. This was the first Commonwealth Games gold medal in gymnastics for Scotland.<ref name="dr">{{cite news |last1=Jackson |first1=Debbie |title='I'm up against kids half my age': Ninja Warrior hopeful Steve Frew admits winning Commonwealth gold wasn't as hard as TV final |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/im-up-against-kids-half-9846249 |access-date=30 September 2021 |date=18 February 2017}}</ref>
This was the first Gymnastics Commonwealth Games Gold Medal for Scotland, in the history of the Commonwealth Games.


He competed in his fifth Commonwealth Games in [[Melbourne]] in [[2006 Commonwealth Games|2006]], where he qualified for the men's rings final.
He competed in his fifth Commonwealth Games in [[Melbourne]] in [[2006 Commonwealth Games|2006]], where he qualified for the men's rings final.


His 2002 victory was significant as he had only been able to devote himself to gymnastics on a part-time basis, owing to limited funding for the sport in Scotland at that time.And as such,he was not identified as a possible medallist.Prior to his 2002 success, Steve worked as a fitness- Instructor at the then Livingwell Health Club in Maida-Vale, London.
His 2002 victory was significant as he had only been able to devote himself to gymnastics on a part-time basis, owing to limited funding for the sport in Scotland at that time, and had not been considered as a possible medallist. Prior to his 2002 success, Steve worked as a fitness instructor at the Livingwell Health Club in Maida-Vale, London.


Steve Frew is a member of the Athletes Commission for Scotland,and as a member of the Glasgow 2014 Bid team,he travelled to Colombo, Sri Lanka to secure the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Frew is a member of the Athletes Commission for Scotland, and as a member of the Glasgow 2014 bid team, he travelled to Colombo, Sri Lanka to secure the 2014 Commonwealth Games.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}} Frew has also worked as an athlete mentor for the Sky Sports Living for Sport Programme, run by the Youth Sport Trust.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Donald |first1=Carla |title=Dumbarton Academy joins forces with a Commonwealth champion for a top sport project |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/dumbarton-academy-joins-forces-commonwealth-5451439 |access-date=30 September 2021 |work=Daily Record |agency=Reach plc |date=3 April 2015}}</ref>
Frew visited Kinlochleven High School on 26 April 2012, as well as Invergordon Academy in the Sky Sports Living for Sport initiative and visits many schools and organisations throughout the U.k working as an Athlete Mentor for the Sky Sports Living for Sport Programme, run by the Youth Sport Trust.


Frew has also appeared as a competitor on television in the [[BBC Three]] series ''Hercules'', and was a member of the team representing [[Glasgow]] in the [[ITV Network|ITV]] game show ''[[Simply the Best (TV series)|Simply the Best]]''.
Frew has also appeared as a competitor on television in the [[BBC Three]] series ''Hercules'', and was a member of the team representing [[Glasgow]] in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] game show ''[[Simply the Best (TV series)|Simply the Best]]''.


Steve Frew opened Auchterarder Gymnastics Club in Perthshire, and as a patron he passes on his coaching skills on a regular basis.
Steve Frew opened Auchterarder Gymnastics Club in Perthshire, and as a patron he passes on his coaching skills on a regular basis.


During the London 2012 Olympic Games, he served as a Gymnastics commentator at the North Greenwich Arena.
During the London 2012 Olympic Games, he served as a gymnastics commentator at the North Greenwich Arena.


As of 2 February 2017 Steve helps out in Aberdeen for active schools, helping children improve their sports and inspiring them, He works at schools such as Dyce Academy in Aberdeen, Scotland, and many schools and organisations throughout the world.
As of 2 February 2017 Steve helps out in Aberdeen for active schools, helping children improve their sports and inspiring them, He works at schools such as Dyce Academy in Aberdeen, Scotland, and many schools and organisations throughout the world.


Steve Frew was a competitor on the 2017 ITV show 'Ninja Warrior Uk' achieving a place in the final. ( Top 15 competitors ) finishing 11th place overall.
Frew was a competitor on the 2017 ITV show 'Ninja Warrior UK' achieving a place in the final.<ref name="dr" /> (Top 15 competitors) finishing 11th place overall.

He married [[Eunice Olumide]] in July 2018.
Steve Frew and Eunice Olumide officially divorced in 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hind |first1=Sally |title=Scots supermodel and her gymnast groom only tell guests about magical wedding at the last minute |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-supermodel-commonwealth-gold-medalist-13117154 |access-date=30 September 2021 |work=Daily Record |agency=Reach plc |date=22 August 2018}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.stevefrew.co.uk/ website]
* {{Official website|http://www.stevefrew.co.uk/}}
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Revision as of 19:34, 16 May 2024

Steve Frew
Country represented Great Britain
 Scotland
Born (1973-02-06) 6 February 1973 (age 51)
Falkirk
HometownGrangemouth
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior Elite International
Years on national team20 years
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  Scotland
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2002 Manchester Rings

Steve Frew (born 6 February 1973,[1] in Falkirk) is a British artistic gymnast. He has represented Scotland and Great Britain over 100 times at various international gymnastics competitions.

He took gold in the men's rings at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England at the age of 28. This was the first Commonwealth Games gold medal in gymnastics for Scotland.[2]

He competed in his fifth Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006, where he qualified for the men's rings final.

His 2002 victory was significant as he had only been able to devote himself to gymnastics on a part-time basis, owing to limited funding for the sport in Scotland at that time, and had not been considered as a possible medallist. Prior to his 2002 success, Steve worked as a fitness instructor at the Livingwell Health Club in Maida-Vale, London.

Frew is a member of the Athletes Commission for Scotland, and as a member of the Glasgow 2014 bid team, he travelled to Colombo, Sri Lanka to secure the 2014 Commonwealth Games.[citation needed] Frew has also worked as an athlete mentor for the Sky Sports Living for Sport Programme, run by the Youth Sport Trust.[3]

Frew has also appeared as a competitor on television in the BBC Three series Hercules, and was a member of the team representing Glasgow in the ITV game show Simply the Best.

Steve Frew opened Auchterarder Gymnastics Club in Perthshire, and as a patron he passes on his coaching skills on a regular basis.

During the London 2012 Olympic Games, he served as a gymnastics commentator at the North Greenwich Arena.

As of 2 February 2017 Steve helps out in Aberdeen for active schools, helping children improve their sports and inspiring them, He works at schools such as Dyce Academy in Aberdeen, Scotland, and many schools and organisations throughout the world.

Frew was a competitor on the 2017 ITV show 'Ninja Warrior UK' achieving a place in the final.[2] (Top 15 competitors) finishing 11th place overall.

He married Eunice Olumide in July 2018. Steve Frew and Eunice Olumide officially divorced in 2021.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Grangemouth gymnast Steve Frew chases TV's Ninja Warrior title". Falkirk Herald. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b Jackson, Debbie (18 February 2017). "'I'm up against kids half my age': Ninja Warrior hopeful Steve Frew admits winning Commonwealth gold wasn't as hard as TV final". Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  3. ^ Donald, Carla (3 April 2015). "Dumbarton Academy joins forces with a Commonwealth champion for a top sport project". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  4. ^ Hind, Sally (22 August 2018). "Scots supermodel and her gymnast groom only tell guests about magical wedding at the last minute". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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