About Gymnastics Trampoline
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE RULES
The two individual trampoline events (men’s and women’s) involve athletes bouncing over 8 metres high in the air on a trampoline, which is a rectangular canvas made of synthetic fabric, to perform a series of twists, bounces and somersaults.
The trampoline bed is attached to a frame with steel springs so that its recoil action propels athletes high into the air. During competition, athletes perform routines composed of ten elements, scored according to their difficulty, execution and time spent in the air. The sport is highly technical and requires absolute precision.
OLYMPIC HISTORY
Trampolining made its first appearance at the 2000 Games in Sydney, with men’s and women’s competitions. The number of events (two) has remained unchanged since then. Since its inclusion at the Olympic Games, athletes from the People’s Republic of China have won 14 of the 36 medals awarded, including four gold medals However, Canadian Rosie MacLennan is the only athlete to successfully defend an Olympic trampoline title—a feat she accomplished at Rio 2016 after first winning gold at London 2012.
NEW ZEALAND TRAMPOLINISTS
New Zealand trampolining debuted at the Rio 2016 Olympic games.
New Zealand has only featured at two Olympiads; Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
There have only been 2 trampolinists compete for New Zealand at an Olympic games, Dylan Schmidt and Madaline Davidson.
NZ Fast facts
- No. of athletes
- 2
- No. of games
- 3
- First appearance
- 2016