Laura Gallagher | |
Birth Date: | 26 March 1989 |
Birth Place: | Taunton, Somerset, England, UK |
Spouse: | Matthew Cox |
Training: | Quayside TGC |
Height: | 5 ft 2 in |
Club: | Quayside Trampoline & Gym Club |
Headcoach: | Susan Bramble |
Choreographer: | Charlie Morgan |
Music: | Addison Goble |
Show-Medals: | yes |
Laura Gallagher (born 26 March 1989) is a British retired trampoline gymnast.[1]
Coached by Susan Bramble,[2] her achievements in trampolining included becoming the Under-19 world champion in 2007,[3] 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. In 2014, Gallagher suffered a back injury that led to her withdrawing from competition for seven months.
In June 2021, Gallagher and Bryony Page were selected for the trampoline event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[4] [5]
In August 2024, Gallagher became Bridgwater and Taunton College’s trampolining coach.[6] [7] She subsequently announced her retirement from trampolining on in October 2024.[8]