There are loads of great blogs and websites on the worldwide web about gymnastics. One that I particularly like is a Tumblr called “Let’s Talk About Gymnastics!” I’m biased because it also covers Trampolining with the link: “Let’s Talk About Trampolining!” On January 9th this year, a terrific piece about inspirational women of trampolining was [...]
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US Coach featured in National Commercial
The AARP – American Association of Retired Persons – realizes that the Baby Boomers have finally arrived! They have reached retirement age. So, the AARP created a very thoughtful, stylish and inspiring advertising campaign designed to target them in the US called “Real Possibilities.” Their most recent ad features US Trampoline and Gymnastics Coach, Dr. [...]
Tandem Double Back
I wonder who came up with the idea. Blake Gaudry from Australia and Jeffrey Gluckstein from the US perform a tandem double-back on trampoline. I bet their hearts were racing. Got to love the spirit of adventure! :-) Don’t try this at home! I originally reported that it was Jeffery’s older brother, Steven, who performed this [...]
Love is in the Air
One of the most famous trampoline couples: 1972 World Trampoline Champion, Paul Luxon, from Great Britain with his then fiancé, Ute Czech, German Champion. They were married in 1973. This photo, taken by Chris Ware/Getty Images in May 1973, was titled “Head in the Clouds” and was featured in “Life” Magazine.
Gary Smith, WAS 2012 Legend
You were introduced to the World Acrobatics Society in a post on February 1st. Each year they honor luminaries whose lifetime achievements stood out in the world of acrobatic sports. Among the 2012 World Acrobatic Society Legends was Trampolinist Gary Smith. Gary is arguably one the best trampolinist our sport has ever known. In 1970, [...]
Aaron Johnson
Tributes are pouring in for Aaron Johnson, former Canadian National Trampoline Champion and Coach, who lost his life yesterday after a bad fall. Aaron is being remembered by those who knew and loved him from around the world. He was a pioneer in Canadian trampoline and tumbling, but mostly he touched everyone around him. His [...]
Presidential Perks
The opportunities associated with being an Olympian is new territory for trampoline gymnasts since our sport is one of the newest Olympic events. We are learning that the perks can be tremendous. Olympic Champion Rosie MacLennan, for example, has been traveling as an ambassador with Play to Play visiting exotic locations around the world. Yesterday, [...]
London 2012 in Their Words
American and youngest Trampoline Olympian Savannah Vinsant is quoted in FIG’s article My Olympics – London in their words. Savannah Vinsant, USA The United States’ first ever Trampoline finalist enjoyed rubbing shoulders with her country’s biggest sports stars I met a lot of famous people from the United States – Tyson Gay, Lolo Jones, LeBron James. [...]
Shock & Awe
If she slept at all Saturday night, I wonder if Rosie MacLennan woke the next morning pinching herself and saying, “I’m an Olympic Champion. It is not a dream. It really happened. I won the Olympics!” After watching Rosannagh “Rosie” MacLennan from Canada perform her awe-inspiring final optional in the Women’s Trampoline event at the [...]
Kat Driscoll Interview for Lloyds TSB
A great contribution to TrampolinePundit.com: By Paul Smith, Sportsbeat Lloyds TSB, proud supporter of Team GB and proud partner of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Get closer to the Games at lloydstsb.com/london2012
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