FIG has posted the list of nations qualifying bouncers. CONGRATULATIONS
See you in London.
Sixteen spots are available for men and sixteen for women, with gymnasts having qualified their NOCs at the 2011 World Championships in Birmingham (GBR) and the Visa International Gymnastics in January 2012 in London (GBR).
One nominative invitation place either for a man or a women is set aside for the Tripartite Commission. This place will be nominated in due course by the Tripartite Commission.
HE Wenna from China is defending Olympic Trampoline Champion. She had the highest “flight time” (time in the air) of all competitors at the Test Meet, despite being more petite than most.
At the very END of her Finals routine she unexpectedly flew off the Tramp! CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS to the two spotters who jumped to the rescue.
1 DONG Dong CHN 110.479 Q
2 LU Chunlong CHN 109.270 Q
3 ITO Masaki JPN 108.790 Q
But who qualified one place for their nation to the Olympics today?
The places qualifying the NOCs for the Games are led by Canada’s Jason Burnett in fourth rank, followed by Diogo Ganchinho of Portugal, Blake Gaudry (AUS) and Henrik Stehlik (GER). The list of qualifiers will be officially confirmed shortly.
I heard GLUCKSTEIN will have earned one for USA. And assume that CANNONE will earn one for Italy.
Trampoline GOLD for Rosannagh MacLennan! Excellent performances today. Dramatic finals finish as world champion & top qualifier He Wenna falls off.
1 Maclennan CAN
2 Lenders NED
3 Rente, POR
Rosie on whether she now expects to win Gold at the Olympics:
It will be tough. Unfortunate circumstances helped it happen today. … Everyone will be fighting for the top spot …
I congratulated coach Ken Soehn and Gymnastics Canada’s Traci House. They were happy with all the Canadian performances at the Test Event and feel on schedule for another successful Olympics.
Ken’s son, Keegan, who finished 13th here on Friday the 13th here says he needs a new tramp, identical to this one.
Chinese coach says HE Wenna is OK. She was caught mid-air by the skillful, alert spotters — but strained her elbow somehow. And some slight lower leg strain. We’ve got to get video of that catch. China owes those lads a pint each.
1. CHN D Dong 50.804 59.675 110.479
2. CHN C Lu 50.590 58.680 109.270
3. JPN M Ito 49.375 59.415 108.790
4. CAN J Burnett 48.869 57.5 106.369
5. POR D Ganchino 48.420 56.750 105.170
6. AUS B Gaudry 48.710 55.760 104.470
7. GER H Stehlik 48.560 55.180 103.740
8. POR D Merino 47.750 55980 103.730
We could be heroes is playing in the arena.
Jason Burnett with that result qualified CAN for one athlete to the London Olympics. He’s the Silver medalist from Beijing.
The Olympic Test Event labeled “London prepares” is about to kick off at the Greenwich Arena, UK. The top trampolinists in the world … from countries not yet qualified for the OG will compete Friday to try to obtain … 5 Olympic tickets …
I attended podium training for Trampoline. The atmosphere in the huge arena was very relaxed.
Many of the top bouncers — including reigning Olympic Champ the Bronze medalist from 2008 Dong Dong, — are here, as well, taking advantage of the chance to compete in the Olympic venue.
Beijing podium
Dong’s got no stress. But Silver medalist Jason Burnett has not yet qualified a spot for Canada in the London Games. Though he’s the world record holder for difficulty, Jason told me he’d be doing a relatively easy routine (playing it safe), especially since his injured ankle is still recovering.
Canadian coach Ken Soehntried to update me on how this event will be going down. I’ll be posting results and highlights.
Of the 40,000+ tickets available for the Test Event, most have been sold. It’s still possible to get one, though. Take advantage of this — the next best thing to the Olympics.
The O2 Arena is a 23,000 capacity venue, primarily used for live music. It is located at the centre of The O2 and is the first American-style, multi-purpose arena in London. It is the joint largest indoor arena in Europe. …
Gymnastics / Skating Extravaganzas are much mocked by insiders.
But many love the Galas at major FIG events.
Matthew Greenwood, Gymnastics coordinator at the O2, confirmed the bad news. FIG and the London Olympics organizing committee both wanted to schedule a Gala … but logistics were too difficult. The Artistic / Trampoline venue is shared with Basketball. And Rhythmics scheduled after the (possible) Gala date.
Finals in London will be again held over 3 days, not two — taking away a potential Gala date.
Here’s a glimpse from the Beijing 2008 Gala — Rhythmic gymnast Aliya Garaeva. Click PLAY or watch it on Daily Motion.
Berki as qualified to the Games despite the evidence pointing to the fact that he clearly missed the 85% rule. The FIG has been unable to produce the mathematical breakdown and proof of Berki’s qualification despite a number of media requests.
I actually want Berki to compete in Pommels at the London Olympics. It was a mistake confusing the selection process with additional requirements of specialists.
… the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has tried to do away with human frailties and introduced an electronic scoring system, with electronic sensors fitted in the players’ body armour and socks.
“It’s the best I’ve ever seen it,” said former Great Britain captain John Cullen at the recent Olympic test event in London. “It’s the fairest and it’s 99% accurate.” …
Previously, scoring was in the hands of four judges who would press a button to award and deduct points. For a point to register, at least two judges had to press their buttons. …
“Now, it’s a sensor in the sock and the body. When they connect with good power and good contact, the point registers automatically, which removes the subjectivity of it.” …
It is all part of the plan to prove that taekwondo, which only made its Olympic debut at the 2000 Sydney Games, is worthy of Olympic inclusion when, in 2013, the International Olympic Committee reviews which sports will remain.
