SUPERSTAR gymnast Max Whitlock was left overwhelmed by the response he received on his return to South Essex Gymnastics Club this afternoon.
Max Whitlock today in Basildon
Hundreds of fans turned out at the Basildon venue to greet Whitlock who won pommel horse gold at the World Championships last week.
Reiss Beckford, Brinn Bevan and Max Whitlock
And Whitlock, who also claimed two silver medals in Glasgow, was clearly taken back by his home-coming alongside club-mates Brinn Bevan and Reiss Beckford.
“It’s just brilliant,” beamed Whitlock.
“I always love coming back to South Essex because these guys always put on a great celebration party.
“It’s great to come back to them too because they have supported me all the way and I really appreciate that.”
The heroes return
FULL STORY AND REACTION FROM WHITLOCK, BEVAN AND BECKFORD IN THURSDAY'S ECHO
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