Crowds donning Union Jack flags and Team GB colours flocked to Huntingdon Gymnastics Club for the homecoming of their very own Olympian.

Jake Jarman, who scored a Bronze Medal in the Men's Floor Final at the Paris Olympics, returned to his home gym last night (August 15), and was "shocked" to see so many supporters.

"The Olympics were the best time of my life, but to see how many people have come to the gym to support me tonight, and who are excited to see me, is honestly surreal.", Jarman told The Hunts Post. 

He said: "It's so nice to be here and see the support over the months and years. It feels like a massive family here and there are little kids who have come to support me tonight, and maybe some day I'll inspire them to be the next generation of Olympic gymnasts."

Jake showcased his medal at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club.Jake showcased his medal at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club. (Image: Newsquest)

Evan, aged seven, and Eleanor, aged nine, both said they want to be like Jake Jarman when they grow up. The pair, who train at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club, said it was "really cool" to see Jarman on the podium in Paris and that it was "nice" to have him back at the club.

Sol Scott, another gymnast at the club, said Jarman has been "great to watch". Sol is the European Vault and Team Champion 2024, and said that watching Jarman at the Olympics has "inspired" him to keep pushing in his own gymnastics career.

Sol Scott, who also trains at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club, is the European Vault and Team Champion of 2024.Sol Scott, who also trains at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club, is the European Vault and Team Champion of 2024. (Image: Newsquest)

Ben Howells, who is Jake Jarman's coach, said it was "his honour" to watch Jarman compete in Paris and stand on the podium. 

"From Huntingdon to Paris, it's been inspiring and heart warming to see everyone who wants to be part of his journey, and now they're all here tonight. 

"Who knows how many in this crowd could be a young hopeful inspired to be the next Jake Jarman?"

Jake Jarman wearing his medal, which he said is very, very heavy.Jake Jarman wearing his medal, which he said is very, very heavy. (Image: Newsquest)

Jarman, despite having an Olympic medal to add to his growing collection of accolades, says that no matter how great the results he's "still the same old Jake".

He said: "It still feels the same coming back here, the only difference is that people notice me.

"I’m hoping that kind of attention will inspire gymnasts who look up to me. As long as I can give back in any way along the way, then I'm happy."

After a well-earned rest following the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jarman will set his sights on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.