With the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England just around the corner, Karen Cockburn thinks she’s ready to go for the gold in the women’s trampoline competition. That elusive gold is something the 31-year-old Stouffville resident would love to add to the two silver and one bronze medals from three prior Olympic appearances – in [...]
For Canada’s athletes, “it’s pure excitement” with only 100 days to go before the London 2012 Olympic Games. Opening ceremonies will kick things off on Friday, July 27th. On Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee celebrated the 100-day mark along with three trampoline gymnasts who are hoping to take home the gold. “It seems like a [...]
Trampolinist Karen Cockburn, a medallist in each of the past three Summer Olympics, is looking to reach new heights in London. Literally. Rule changes introduced at the start of 2011 now take into account the height a competitor soars off the mat, measuring it with an LED system under the trampoline. “Flight time is now [...]
Welcome to my new website! I’ve considered writing a blog for a while now and I finally feel like now is the perfect time as we head into a new Olympic year. The London Olympics are just around the corner and you’ll be able to follow along on my journey to the 2012 Games. I’m [...]
