Bryony Page | Trampoline & Winning World Gold in Birmingham

Episode Description In this episode of The Game of Gymnastics, Winston sits down with Bryony Page — triple Olympic medallist, world champion, and Olympic champion in trampoline gymnastics — to talk through her journey in the sport and what has kept her performing at the very highest level for so long. Bryony explains how she first got into gymnastics and trampoline, why the discipline appealed to her so quickly, and how her early years in the sport gradually developed into a serious pursuit of Olympic competition. She reflects on the moment she first realised the Olympics might actually be possible, and why that belief took time to build. The conversation also dives into what trampoline gymnastics really is — from the feeling of performing a routine, to the technical demands, precision, and physical intensity that people often underestimate. Bryony gives a brilliant insight into the challenge of linking difficult skills together while maintaining control, height, execution, and accuracy on an unstable surface. A major part of the episode focuses on the Birmingham World Championships in 2023, which Bryony describes as one of the highlights of her career. She talks through the emotional shift of going from worrying about the pressure of a home crowd to fully embracing it, as well as the drama of synchronised competition, Olympic qualification, and eventually winning world gold in front of a British audience. A fascinating conversation about trampoline, pressure, precision, and one of the most memorable competitions of Bryony’s career. Key Topics • How Bryony first got into gymnastics and trampoline • When she first realised the Olympics could become a real goal • How Bryony describes trampoline gymnastics as a discipline • The technical and mental challenge of performing 10-skill routines • Why trampoline is often underestimated physically • What keeps Bryony motivated after so many years in the sport • The Birmingham World Championships 2023 and performing in front of a home crowd • The difference between individual competition and team-based events in trampoline gymnastics Best Moments “I wanted to see how good I could get.” “Maybe this dream of mine is actually something that can be a realistic goal.” “It’s like driving your own rollercoaster.” “I don’t quite feel like I’ve hit my absolute limit of what I can do on the trampoline.” “The home crowd went from something I was worried about to something that I really, really enjoyed.” Bryony's Social Links https://www.instagram.com/bryony_page/ My Social Links ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wpowell05/⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@winstonpowell5 The Game of Gymnastics: Understanding The Game (e-Book) https://payhip.com/b/f6RjV Host Bio As a member of the Senior Great Britain Squad, Winston Powell brings firsthand experience to every episode. His impressive achievements include being the Under 18 English Champion in 2023 and reaching the finals in three events at the Junior World Championships the same year: the All-Around, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar finals qualifying 7th for the All-Around. With five international appearances as a GB gymnast, he has gained invaluable insights into the sport's highest levels. His passion for gymnastics, combined with his deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by elite athletes, makes him the perfect guide to exploring the strategies and stories behind gymnastics success.