LUCY Stanhope achieved success in a national event for elite young gymnasts.

The 12-year-old achieved bronze in the all-round competition at the Espoir British Championships in Glasgow.

She qualified for all four apparatus finals the following day, gaining silver on the beam while also finishing in the top six of the floor, vault and bars disciplines.

Stanhope, who trains with City of Liverpool and is a pupil at Bridgewater High School, is also a member of the Great Britain high performance squad.