Claire Louise Wright (born 5 August 1979 in Camberley, England) is a British trampoline gymnast. Her parents, Bernie and Colin Wright are gymnastics coaches and they run the Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy. She attended sixth form at Farnham College before doing a Sports Science degree at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. The couple introduced Wright to gymnastics at an early age.
Wright received FIG pin for achievement at World Championships in 2000.
Wright retired after representing Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Claire is currently performing in Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba, in the trampolining and track act.
Titles British Champion 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 World Championships 2001, bronze medallist team and individual. Nine times World Cup Synchro Champion. World Cup Final 1st 2002. Synchro World Cup individual Champion 2002, Canada. World Cup Individual Champion 2004, Moscow World Cup Individual Champion 2005, Sofia
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