British gymnast Max Whitlock has claimed that his aim is to become a "legend" in the sport.

In his career so far, the 21-year-old has won two Olympic medals, six European Championship medals and eight from the Commonwealth Games.

In the summer, Whitlock's coach Scott Hann stated that the athlete could become a "legend" of British sport, and the gymnast himself admits that achieving that goal is on his list.

Whitlock told The Guardian: "I want to go to a number of Olympic Games and go on as long as I can. To be called a legend in any sport is an unbelievable achievement. I'd love to achieve that."

Whitlock is with his fellow British gymnasts in China this week for the World Championships.

Written by
Danielle Joynson