Dong springs to gold

China's Dong Dong claimed Olympic gold in the men's individual trampoline at the North Greenwich Arena.

China take gold and bronze at North Greenwich Arena

China's Dong Dong claimed Olympic gold in the men's individual trampoline event at the North Greenwich Arena with a breathtaking sky-high routine. The 2008 bronze medallist outshone team-mate and defending Olympic champion Lu Chunlong to score 62.990, finishing ahead of Russia's Dmitry Ushakov in silver medal position with Lu taking bronze. "I've been looking forward to the competition," Dong said after he collected his medal. "It's not about the result, it's just one stage in life. "Just before the Olympics I wrote in a journal everyday and told myself I would do my best in the Games. "It was one of my dreams to win this medal and I'm happy that the greatest moment has come." Canada's Jason Burnett, who narrowly missed out on gold at the last Games to win silver, hit the edge of the bed after only his first skill to finish last in the final in a devastating end to four years of preparation. He said: "I like the idea that it's just one shot. When you turn to the judges, stare at the judges and present to them that's your moment of no return and all the pressure is on you. "I went out there and faced failure today. I don't think I have failed worse than that in my life before so this is just another experience I will take home with me."