Owen Gilbert

                                                               
        

Gilbert took up Trampoline at the age of 10, and within five years had made not only the NSW state team, but also participated in the World Age Championships.

In 2009, he finished 2nd in the Double Mini Trampoline, as well as fifth in the Trampoline championships, and then made his way over to Russia, where he finished 39th in the World Age Championships.

2012 saw Gilbert register his best results in Trampoline competition, finishing third in the Trampoline, second in Double Mini Trampoline and 3rd in Synchronised Trampoline at the Indo Pacific Championships. In 2013, he made his inaugural World Championships appearance, finishing 26th in the Double Mini Trampoline.

In 2015, Gilbert recorded his best result in senior competition, when he helped NSW to gold in the team’s Double Mini Tramp competition. He also recorded a second place in the Synchronised Trampoline competition, paired with Aiden Thomas. 

QUICK FACTS

Birthplace: Penrith, NSW
Occupation: Apprentice
Nickname: Oie
Sporting motto: Go big or go home
Most admired sportsperson: Matt Delforce
Favourite sports team: Parramatta Eels
Favourite music: RnB and Rock
Favourite movie: -

TRAINING INFORMATION

Age began gymnastics and reason for starting: 10 years old - It looked fun
First Club: Nepean Gymnastics
First Coach: Allen Cullen
Current Club: -
Current Coach: Shane Roberts
Best apparatus: DMT
Favourite skill: Double twisting rebound
Most difficult skill to learn: Rudi

MOST SIGNIFICANT

Best National Performance: 2015 Australian Championships
Best International Performance: 2012 Indo Pacific Championships

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

Year
Event
Age Gr.
TRP
DMT
TUM
SYNCHRO
2016 Australian Championships Senior - -
- -
2015 Australian Championships Senior 8th 4th - 2nd
2014 Australian Championships Senior 5th 7th - 9th
2013 Australian Championships Senior 9th 5th - -
2012  Australian Championships Senior 9th 3rd - 4th
2011  Australian Championships Senior - - - 4th
2010 Australian Championships Did not compete - - -             -
2009  Australian Championships
Junior
5th 2nd - 9th

INTERNATIONAL RESULTS

Year
Event
Age Gr.
TRP
DMT
TUM
SYNCHRO
2013 World Championships, BUL Senior - 26th -
2012 Indo Pacific Championships, AUS Senior 3rd 2nd - 3rd
2009 World Age Group Competition, RUS 15-16 39th
16th
-
15th

MAJOR EVENTS HISTORY

World Championships: 2013
Olympic Games: N/A