Is Artistic Gymnastics still Artistic- Ex-GB Gymnast Roddy Mackay on 40 Years in Sport

In this episode of The Game of Gymnastics, host and Great Britain gymnast Winston Powell sits down with Roddy Mackay, an ex-GB gymnast from the late 80s and early 90s whose post-gymnastics career has taken him through Gladiators, competitive skydiving, television production, and now coaching and club ownership in Newcastle. Roddy shares his memories of training under legendary figures like John Atkinson and Lloyd Reedhead, the foundations they laid for modern British gymnastics, and the stark cultural shift the sport has been through since his competing days. He also unpacks his thoughts on training hours, the loss of artistry in men's floor routines, and why coaches should be giving young gymnasts opportunities for real success now rather than promising rewards a decade down the line. Whether you are an athlete, a coach, a parent, or simply curious about how British gymnastics became the international force it is today, this episode is a fascinating look at one of the most varied careers in the sport.