Allen Gymnast Takes U.S. Gold Medal
ALLEN GYMNAST TAKES U.S. GOLD MEDAL
Mary Rossi was one of three U.S. women to earn a gold medal at the 2010 Trampoline and Tumbling (T & T) Pan American Championships held at the Daytona Beach (Fla.) Ocean Center March 26. Rossi, who trains at Eagle’s Wings Athletics (EWA) in Allen, won her gold on double mini trampoline in the Level 10, age 15-16 division. She beat out 19 other competitors to earn the top spot with a score of 63.60.
Other gymnasts at Eagle’s Wings made notable finishes in the Level 10, age 17 and over division. Emily Beasley placed fourth (28.3) in tumbling and Melissa Courtad took sixth (29.4) out of 34 on trampoline. Josh Williams earned 11th place on double mini with a score of 62.5.
The T& T team at EWA is coached by Amy McDonald, Bret Stout, and Josh Williams.