A silver medal to open trampoline season for Canada’s Rosie Maclennan

BAKU, Azerbaijan — Canada’s Rosie Maclennan opened her season with a silver medal in individual trampoline at a World Cup on Sunday.

The reigning world and Olympic champion from King City, Ont., was third entering the finals, but moved up to silver with a solid optional routine. Liu Lingling of China won the gold, while Chisato Doihata of Japan took the bronze.

“I think leading into the beginning of the season it was a pretty strong performance, but it definitely leaves some room to work on for the next competition,” Maclennan said. “I think for the next competition I’ll focus on putting a Miller (a triple twisting double back somersault) into my first routine and making my second routine higher and a bit stronger and more stable.

“Generally for the season I think it creates a strong base, and I’m really motivated and inspired by the other competitors so I’m excited to get back to the gym and to get back to work.”

Samantha Smith of Vancouver was 16th, while Sophiane Methot of La Prairie, Que., finished 25th, and Sarah Milette of Longueuil, Que., was 33rd.

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Maclennan teamed up with Milette to finish fourth in the synchronized trampoline competition. The Canadians capture silver in the event at last year’s world championships.

Jeremy Chartier of Montreal was the top Canadian on the men’s side, finishing 25th. Jason Burnett of Toronto was 31st, while Keegan Soehn of Red Deer, Alta., finished 71st.

The Canadian Press