Venue: North Greenwich Arena
Dates: Friday 3 – Saturday 4 August
Medal events: 2
Athletes: 32
Devised in the 1930s at the University of Iowa, the first modern trampoline was initially used as a training tool for tumblers, astronauts and athletes. However, it grew in popularity to such an extent that in 1964, the first ever Trampoline World Championships were held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Since making its Olympic debut at the Sydney Games in 2000, the sport has consistently featured awe-inspiring displays of acrobatic excellence, with athletes springing to heights of up to 10m.
Gymnasts perform a series of short routines, which contain a variety of twists, bounces and somersaults. Precise technique and perfect body control are vital for success, with judges delivering marks for difficulty, execution and flight time.
Each individual competition for men and women features two phases: the qualification round and the final round. Athletes perform two routines in the qualification round. The eight athletes with the best scores advance to the finals for one more routine, which determines the results of the competition.
See the London 2012 Olympic Games competition schedule
You may be able to join a club or class at your local leisure centre. VisitBritish Gymnastics , Active Places and the International Gymnastics Federation for more on the sport.
Originally built for the Millennium celebrations, North Greenwich Arena has been transformed into a sports and entertainment arena with shops, restaurants and more.
Name: Wenna He
Date of birth: 8 April 1989
Country: China
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Name: Chunlung Lu
Date of birth: 19 January 1989
Country: China
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Name: Karen Cockburn
Date of birth: 2 October 1980
Country: Canada
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