Max Whitlock stands on the top podium after he defended his Olympic pommel horse title

PICTURE SPECIAL: Hemel boy Max's golden moment

Hemel Hempstead's Max Whitlock took his place amongst the best Team GB Olympians when he retained his pommel horse title in Tokyo on Sunday.

Monday, 2nd August 2021, 6:15 am

Updated Monday, 2nd August 2021, 6:18 am

The 28-year-old, who was born and raised in Hemel Hempstead, won his third Olympic gold medal and his sixth in total as he opened the competition and produced a stunning routine, which couldn't be beaten. Here are the best pictures from Whitlock's moment of glory.

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Max Whitlock embraces his coach Scott Hann

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It was definitely all smiles under the mask for Max Whitlock after he received his gold medal

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Max Whitlock proudly shows off his third Olympic gold medal

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Max Whitlock is now regarded as the greatest British gymnast in Olympic history

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