1988 38 years ago Notable Births August 28

Rosie MacLennan, Canadian trampoline gymnast

On August 28, in the year 1988, Rosie MacLennan, Canadian trampoline gymnast. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 28, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Rosie MacLennan. Learn more below.

Rosannagh "Rosie" MacLennan is a Canadian retired trampoline gymnast. She is the 2013 and 2018 World Trampoline champion, 2012 and 2016 Olympic champion, and 2011 and 2015 Pan American Games champion in the individual trampoline event. MacLennan was the Canadian National Women's champion in 2005, 2009 and 2011, and in 2007 was the World Champion in synchronized trampoline with Karen Cockburn. She has also won five silver and four bronze medals in World Championship competition in both the individual and synchro events. MacLennan trains at Skyrider's Trampoline Place in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with coach David Ross, who has coached all of Canada's Olympic trampolinists.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on August 28, 1988 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 3 August 2026.

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