In the first exercise of the day, Purvis landed his vault but then fell off the podium on to a judge and looked shaken by the experience but he came back strongly in the remaining five events to lead the all-around competition, his total score of 86.764 points helping the British team to a total of 265.718 points. Russia were second with 264.474 and Germany third (260.801).
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Gymnastics: Purvis battles back after fall from grace
Scot Dan Purvis recovered his poise after an early fall to produce an heroic display and lead Great Britain to first place in qualification for tomorrow's team final of the European Championships in Montpellier, France, writes Roddy Mackenzie.
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