Tampere's 13-year-old Aada Elo heads to Nanjing for World double‑mini trampoline

Aada Elo, 13, from Tampere will represent Finland in double‑mini trampoline (DMT) at the World Age Group Championships in Nanjing, China, this November. DMT combines two acrobatic skills performed after a running approach: one on the mini‑trampoline and one on the landing mat. Elo is Finland's sole contender in the discipline.

She says her jumping power has grown markedly over the past year, crediting sprints and strength training for the extra lift. "I have no self‑preservation instinct," she added, calling fearlessness central to her progress. Her coaches are focusing on consistency rather than new tricks. They are rehearsing existing series and polishing landings into the foam pit.

Elo trains at Ikuri sports hall with a four‑coach team led in international preparations by Annika Savola. Savola praises her ability to complete difficult skills and stresses that the run‑up requires decisive commitment. Once a gymnast starts a skill, they must carry it through.

Technical descriptions and selection details come from the Finnish Gymnastics Federation and World Gymnastics (FIG). The selection was reported by YLE.