The seed for Rosie MacLennan's current trampoline routine was planted shortly after she won Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games.
She told longtime coach Dave Ross that she thought a routine with three front-triple somersaults might be possible in a competitive setting. MacLennan has tried variations of it in the past, but no one has nailed it in a women's competition.Complete coverage: Click for all the news from the Tokyo Olympics
MacLennan overcame injuries in the lead-up to the Rio Games in 2016 before successfully defending her title. She battled concussion symptoms beforehand and had to dial back her final routine. Ross would love to see her do it again, but notes that expectations for a three-peat should be kept in check. MacLennan may choose to sub out one or two of the skills in the 10-skill routine. Since time of flight is a factor in scoring, a third front-triple attempt may lead to a loss of height and a lower score.
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