Oscar Smith (gymnast)
Anton Oscar Smith (born 6 May 1991 in Lidköping) is a Swedish trampolinist, representing his nation at international competitions.
| Oscar Smith | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Anton Oscar Smith |
| Country represented |  Sweden |
| Born | 6 May 1991 Lidköping, Sweden |
| Hometown | Lidköping |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Discipline | Trampoline gymnastics |
| Level | Senior International Elite |
| Years on national team | 2007- |
| Club | TK Levo, Lidköping |
| Head coach(es) | Per Holgersson (club) |
Born in Lidköping, Sweden, he took up gymnastics in 2004. Smith is a member of the national team since 2007 and made his international debut in 2009. He competed at world championships, including at the 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2015 Trampoline World Championships.[1][2] He won the 2015 Swedish Championships.
His career was paused for a year by a double heel fracture incurred while training in 2016, and he was also reportedly "troubled by an injury ahead of the 2017 World Championships".[1] A head injury resulting in a concussion prevented him from competing in the 2019 World Cup in Valladolid, Spain.[1]
References
- Oscar Smith at the International Gymnastics Federation
- "2014 Trampoline World Championships athletes - Oscar Smith". Longinestiming.com. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
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