Kat Driscoll Bio: Gymnastics & Retirement

Trampoline gymnastics is always imagined to be a men’s game. But Kat Driscoll proved everyone wrong after she gets ranked as the #1 trampolinist in the world.

Besides, Kat is the only lady from Britain who has been qualified for two consecutive Olympic Games in Trampolining.

From a very early age, Kat got an interest in trampoline gymnastics, and she was just seven when she was introduced to this sport.

Kat was vacationing in summer camp at her local Leisure Centre. But, little did she know, it would be her fate someday.

At the age of eight, a coach spotted this talent of hers and recommended her to train for trampoline gymnastics, and the rest is history.

And for two long decades, she actively participated in many national and international games and made history.

Let’s dive deep into the life of Kat. Apart from her career, we discuss many interesting things, including her childhood, net worth, personal life, etc.

But first, let us have an instant glance at the quick facts.

Quick Facts

Kat Driscoll: Early Life and Education

It was 1986, and on March 13, Kat was born; in the beautiful city of Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom.

But unfortunately, we could not find much about her parents but what we know is she had two brothers.

And at the age of eight, she, along with her brothers, practiced trampoline gymnastics together.

She went to Rochester Grammar School about Kat’s early schooling, which happened to be an all-girls school.

Besides, she also was a member of the Jumpers Trampoline Club (Kent) in Gillingham.

Moreover, after graduating from Grammar School, Kat joined MidKent College, and she did a Diploma in the BTEC and Sport course for a year, i.e., from September of 2003 and July 2004.

In 1998, Kat made her international circuit debut from World Age Games, and from there, her professional career leaped.

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Kat Driscoll: Career

Even though 1998 was the beginning of a new journey, she had not taken gymnastics as a full-time sport until 2010.

Before working as a full-time trampolinist, Kat also won the 2009 Aalsmeer Flower Cup after UK Sport funded her.

Soon after, she began her career in 2010; she successfully won the British Championship twice and ended in the top three spots on two events during the 2011 World Cup competitions.

The same year Kat participated in Trampoline World Championships in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

In her introduction, before the championship, BBC Sport described Kat as “Great Britains’’ secret world number one.

In the 2012 games, she finished in the ninth position; however, as the National Olympic Committees allowed a max of two athletes to be sent to the Games, China had four competitors in the top eight.

So, luckily, Kat vested seventh position in the berth Olympics.

However, Kat had to win a series of matches to prove herself. And in 2015, she finished in seventh place in the individual finals at the World Championships in Denmark; thus, she again secured her place at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Not so surprisingly, Kat was the only GB trampolinist to have secured two consecutive berths at the Olympics. 

Olympics

In 2012 Gymnastics Olympic Kat finished in fourth place; this qualifying event was held at the O2 Arena for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Likewise, Kat secured the eighth position in the 2012 European Championships at an individual event.

Nonetheless, she won the silver medal alongside Amanda Parker in the synchronized competition.

But in 2012, she could not perform as expected and ended up in the ninth position. As a result, Kat failed to qualify for the finals in the individual Trampoline competition in the 2012 Olympics.

Unfortunately, even after so much hard work, Kat had never won any Olympics game throughout her career.

World Championship

In 2011, Kat won her first-ever bronze medal at the world championship held in  Birmingham, England.

Apart from that, she had also won a silver medal in the team event and a bronze medal in the synchro trampoline.

Again in 2013, Kat successfully regained her world championship title, and at the same event, she also won gold in the synchro trampoline. 

That year was the best year for Kat as she, in the same game, also won the gold medal with her team in the team event.

In 2017 Driscoll could not do well in the world championship in the individual event but won a bronze medal in team invent along with her team.

In 2019, Kta and her team successfully won a silver medal. Besides, this event was held in Tokyo, Japan.

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European Games

In 2015, Kat got an opportunity to represent her country in European games. Almost 5000 plus athletes from over fifty countries participated in that event.

Kat successfully won the silver medal; even though she could not win a gold ta that event, she indeed won the audience’s heart.

European Championship

In 2012 and 2015, Kat represented Britain in the World Championship games and successfully won silver and gold medals, respectively.

Both these games helped Kat reach a higher level of success; everyone appreciated her performance.

Likewise, in 2016 and 2018, Kat finished the season after winning a bronze medal in the European Championship. 

World Games

That would be surprising, but Kat had only participated in the world game once.

However, she managed to win the audience’s heart in that event, but she also won the gold medal in the synchro event.

Retirement

But, in 2021, Kat all of a sudden announced her retirement.

In her farewell speech, Kat mentioned she had spent enough time of her life, and now it is high time for her to take a break.

Even though she ended her journey as a trampolinist, Kat decided to work as Great Britain’s service officer for tumbling and double mini. 

Kat Driscoll: Body Measurements

 Kat is 38 years old. Yet, even in her late thirties, she looks more stunning than ever.

Besides, she is one beautiful woman blessed with 5 feet 6 inches of height.

Plus, she is blessed with excellent flexibility, and whenever she gymnasts, her body looks like art.

Her beautiful light brown hair and light grey eyes complement her look.

Plus, Kat weighs around 55 kg; as she has to jump a lot, she has to have a lean body that she can handle.

So, at the peak of her career, Kat used to follow a special diet to stay fit and maintain her body in shape.

Apart from that, Driscoll is sensitive, determined, and focused, and it is the typical personality trait any Pisces would have.

Kat Driscoll: Net Worth

Throughout her successful career as a trampolinist, we can predict that she has earned sufficient wealth.

It is estimated that she has earned around $1 million-$5 million.

But sadly, we do not know how she spends her money, how much property she owns, or anything. But as soon as we find any information regarding it, we will update you.

Kat Driscoll: Personal Life

Kat is living a happy life with her husband, Gaby Short. Now, about Gaby, he is also a professional trampolinist and former coach of Kat.

They first met at Washington Leisure Centre, where Kat trained, and Gary coached. After spending time with each other, this duo fell in love and married.

Their marriage was one particular event, and many students from their club joined them for their wedding. 

This couple also does a lot of stuff together outside the sports world, such as both of them love bowling, attending birthdays, and going to a relative’s place.

Both Kat and Gaby are very close with the club kids, so the kids’ parents also ask them to look after their kids during the school holidays.