Sir Mike Penning, Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead, has today congratulated Hemel Hempstead-born gymnast Max Whitlock on his incredible performance to secure the gold medal for the pommel horse in the Olympics in Tokyo.

Sir Mike said:

“I am delighted for Max. This is an outstanding achievement. He was first up in the final and set the bar incredibly high with an outstanding performance.

“I have written the attached open letter to the Prime Minister urging the PM to recognise Max’s achievement, dedication and inspirational role in gymnastics.

“Fantastic work, Max. Well done, richly deserved.”

Letter to Prime Minister