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The reality hit moments after the Gadirova twins had left the arena.
'I haven't really thought about my GCSE results,' Jennifer said when asked what she was looking forward to doing when she got home. 'I hope I've passed.'
It is easy to forget that Jennifer and Jessica, the Dublin-born daughters of Azerbaijani parents, are just 16.
Jessica (left) and Jennifer (right) are thinking about GCSE results after their Olympic exploits
The self-assured Gadirova twins acquitted themselves well and were fun to watch throughout
Because when they speak about their sport, the sparkling costumes and youthful smiles leap out of the nearest window, replaced by the battle-weary talk of Olympic veterans.
Jessica, who finished sixth in the women's floor final, asked if perhaps she could have done more, said: 'My first tumble was a double-double, my second was a double straight and my third tumble was a straight front floor walkout into double tuck.'
Enough said.
Jennifer, when quizzed on how she deals with the nerves in those silent seconds before the music starts, replied: 'I'm a bit nervous but once it comes on — it's have fun and smile.
'Smiling takes away the worries. Once the music comes on it's 'Go, go, go'.'
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