Thompson, 12, has now won two national titles

Young Devon gymnast Jay Thompson has won the Under-13 British Elite Competition in Ipswich.

Thompson's second national title has added to a string of impressive performances that have seen him hailed as a bright prospect for London 2012.

The 12-year-old had the highest scores in five of the seven pieces at the competition last weekend.

Thompson is a member of the Exeter Gymnastics Club and is coached by Steve Jehu from the senior national squad.

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