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Born | 2006 (age 18–19) Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
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Sport | Trampolining |
Molly McKenna (born 2006) is a British athlete who competes in trampoline gymnastics. [1]
McKenna comes from Randalstown in County Antrim. [2]
In November 2022 McKenna won the world title in Bulgaria. [2]
Since joining the Team GB DMT Senior Squad, McKenna has secured Senior Team Women's DMT Gold at the World Championships in Birmingham, November 2023 and Senior Team Women's DMT Silver at the European Championships in Guimarães, Portugal in April 2024.[ citation needed ]
McKenna is Senior Women's British DMT Champion 2024. [3] [4]
Junior British Championship | |||
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Year | Place | Medal | Event |
2022 | Birminham (UK) | Gold | Double Mini Individual |
Junior Northern Ireland Championship | |||
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Year | Place | Medal | Event |
2022 | Newtownards (NI) | Gold | Double Mini Individual |
Junior European Championship | |||
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Year | Place | Medal | Event |
2022 | Rimini (Italy) | Gold | Double Mini Individual |
Junior World Championship | |||
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Year | Place | Medal | Event |
2022 | Sofia (Bulgaria) | Gold | Double Mini Individual |
Senior World Championship | |||
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Year | Place | Medal | Event |
2023 | Birmingham (UK) | Gold | Double Mini Team |
Senior European Championship | |||
Year | Place | Medal | Event |
2024 | Guimarães (Portugal) | Silver | Double Mini Team |
Senior Northern Ireland Championship | |||
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Year | Place | Medal | Event |
2024 | Newtownards (NI) | Gold | Double Mini Individual |
Senior British Championship | |||
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Year | Place | Medal | Event |
2024 | Birmingham (UK) | Gold | Double Mini Individual |
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