Gymnast Lisa Mason wins in first competition for 12 years The Commonwealth champion from 1998 Lisa Mason has won vault gold at the English Championships, her first competition in more than 12 years. Mason, whose last competition was the Sydney 2000 Olympics, averaged 11.800 and secured victory ahead of Eleanor Thompson and Eleanor Clifford. The 31-year-old mother of one decided to return to the sport after a demonstration event at London 2012. Competed at European Championships, Commonwealth Games and Sydney 2000 Olympics Won individual gold and team silver at 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games Three-time British champion Finished 23rd in the all-around at Sydney Was named a Master Gymnast by British Gymnastics Mason's focus now turns to Commonwealth Games qualification in 2014. The Huntingdon-based gymnast had become inspired to train again after seeing the build up and excitement around London 2012. Her next event will be the British Championships at the end of the month, which will be the final opportunity for athletes to qualify for April's European Championships in Moscow. Double Olympic bronze medal winner Max Whitlock, 20, won the men's all-around title ahead of his London 2012 team-mate, 23-year-old Dan Purvis. Hannah Whelan, 22, a double bronze medallist in last year's European Championships, who also competed in the Beijing and London Olympics, won the women's all-around.