Date: Friday 3rd August 2012 - Saturday 4th August 2012 at O2 Arena
The Cangaroos journeyed down to the North Greenwich Arena on Saturday to watch the best in the world compete at the Olympics in the men's trampoline. Dong Dong, Jason Burnett, Steven Gluckstien, Dmitry Ushakov and Lu Chunlong were among the competitiors that competed some of the most breathtaking routines ever seen.
After killing some time on the new gondola that transports guests to the arena the Cangaroos and many other trampolining friends met up inside the arena for snacks and a catch up. The excitement built as 2pm approached and everyone took their seats to watch the rounds. A stunning set routine from Dong Dong who scored a 29.2 for execution (9.8 9.7 9.7) helped him onto first with most of the expected athletes also qualifying to the final.Shocking Jason Burnett (world record holder for difficulty) crashed out early on his routine leaving the gates open for China and Russia to fill the podium with some incredible routines. Dong Don'g final routine included three triple somersaults and a miller as the crowd exploded with cheers, a truly great event.
The women were on Saturday as Kat Driscoll (Great Britain and World number 1) aimed to medal. There was so much tension and excitement and sadly Kat narrowly missed the final finishing 9th. The final was now between Canada and China both with two athletes and they did not disapoint. Karen Cockburn secured was first of the 4 athletes and she set the bar very high. Rosie Maclennan then raised the roof with an extraordinary routine which was going to take something special to beat. Huang Shanshan was able to pass Karen but not Rosie with another stunning routine that was very close behind. Finally He Wenna performed a stunning routine but fell on the out bounce. This cost her first place but she retained bronze. What a day!