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  • China's Lu wins men's trampoline Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:12 AM ET

    Lu Chunlong won the men's trampoline on Tuesday, giving China a gold-medal sweep in the event. Canada's Jason Burnett was second, followed by Dong Dong from China in third.

  • China's He wins gold in trampoline Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 9:15 AM ET

    China's He Wenna has won the gold medal in women's trampoline, wowing the home crowd with her flips and twists. Karen Cockburn of Canada had to settle for a silver for a second straight Olympics. 

  • USA Gymnastics trying to make trampoline progress Posted Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:05 PM ET

    While China, Russia, Germany and Canada chase Olympics medals, the United States tries to keep bouncing along on trampoline. It's not easy.

  • Ups and downs for China Posted Saturday, August 16, 2008 1:59 AM ET

    China's Huang Shanshan, the 2004 bronze medalist, fell during the qualification session and failed to advance to the final. Her teammate, He Wanna topped the women's field, while Lu Chunlong and Dong Dong went 1-2 in the men's session. Finals are Monday and Tuesday.

  • Bouncing into Beijing Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:02 AM ET

    For the first time in trampoline's short Olympic history, the Americans will enter a man and a woman. Chris Estrada and Erin Blanchard survived a four-competition selection process to earn their tickets to Beijing.

  • Trampoline: What to Expect Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:00 AM ET

    Ten years ago, China was just beginning its trampoline program. Today, the host country is a dominant force in both the men's and women's events. A look at what to expect in Beijing.

  • Patience pays off for Estrada Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 12:40 PM ET For 4 1/2 months, Chris Estrada went to the gym not knowing if the Olympic spot he was working so hard for would even exist.
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