NILE Wilson became the first British gymnast to win gold on the high bar at the European Championships as he edged team-mate Kristian Thomas into silver in Switzerland.

Top qualifier Thomas held the lead all the way until Wilson outscored him by three tenths to take the title at the Berne venue.

"That feeling is just incredible – you train your whole life for moments like that, standing on the top of podium singing the national anthem with a gold medal," said the 20-year-old from Pudsey.

"To be standing there with our team captain Kristian – someone who has helped me so much and is such a great role model – makes it even more special."

Thomas was gracious in praising his team-mate, despite being toppled off the gold medal perch at the very last.

He said: "It's a great way to end the event personally and for GB. Nile deserves huge credit to go last out and produce a routine like that.

"I've had a brilliant week. It's been all about consistency and proving the kind of form I'm in and to then end with a silver medal on the podium with a team-mate is perfect."

Louis Smith's unfortunate error cost him a pommel horse medal, the world silver medallist finishing fourth, while Thomas finished sixth and Daniel Purvis eighth in the floor event.

Courtney Tulloch claimed fourth place on the rings, while Thomas just missed out on a medal in the vault when finishing fourth.