Laura Gallagher

Laura Gallagher (born 26 March 1989) is a British trampoline gymnast.[3]

Laura Gallagher
Country represented United Kingdom
Born (1989-03-26) 26 March 1989
Taunton,[1] Somerset, England, UK
SpouseMatthew Cox
Training locationQuayside TGC
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
ClubQuayside Trampoline & Gym Club[2]
Head coach(es)Susan Bramble
ChoreographerCharlie Morgan
MusicAddison Goble
Medal record
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Sofia Trampoline Team
Silver medal – second place 2011 Birmingham Trampoline Team
Silver medal – second place 2019 Tokyo Trampoline Team
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Sofia Trampoline Team

Her achievements in trampolining include becoming the Under-19 world champion in 2007,[4] winning an individual bronze medal at the 2012 European Championship, a gold medal in the team event at the 2013 Trampoline World Championships, and placing sixth in the individual event at the 2019 World Championships.[2] In 2014, Gallagher suffered a back injury that led to her withdrawing from competition for seven months.[4]

In June 2021, Gallagher and Bryony Page were selected for the trampoline event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[5][6]

She is coached by Susan Bramble.[2]

References
  1. Laura Gallagher at the International Gymnastics Federation
  2. "Laura Gallagher". british-gymnastics.org. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  3. "Laura Gallagher". Team GB. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  4. Browne, Richard (12 June 2021). "Bridgwater's Laura Gallagher selected for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games". bridgwatermercury.co.uk. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  5. "Two trampoline gymnasts announced for Tokyo". Team GB. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  6. "Tokyo 2020: Bryony Page and Laura Gallagher picked in Team GB trampolining squad". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
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