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London 2012 Olympics: Trampoline star Kat Driscoll named in Team GB for Games

13:10, 04 July 2012

Kat Driscoll
Kat Driscoll

by Alex Hoad

Medway trampoline star Kat Driscoll said it was a dream come true for her to be confirmed in Team GB’s gymnastics squad for London 2012.

The Walderslade-born star - who learned her skills at Gillingham's Jumpers Rebound Centre - earned Britain’s sole place in the Games through a series of four qualification events earlier this year.

It was fitting that the 26-year-old former World No1 - now based near Durham - topped the GB rankings as it was her qualification for last year’s World Championship Final in Birmingham which earned the single place at London 2012.

A delighted Driscoll said: "It has been a long selection process for trampoline, so to be able to come out on top and be named part of Team GB is an incredible feeling and a huge honour.

"I’ve dreamt of competing at an Olympic games since I was a child and continually told my Dad that I would be there one day as part of Team GB."

Driscoll’s event will take place at the North Greenwich Arena on Saturday, August 4.

Do you think Driscoll can challenge for a medal in London? Have your say below.

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