Britain Wins Five Medals as Trampoline World Championships Shine in Spain
Table of Contents
- 1. Britain Wins Five Medals as Trampoline World Championships Shine in Spain
- 2. harry Poulton35.9Men’s SynchronizedSilverJames McDonald & Tom Riley38.1Mixed TeamGoldBritain (7 athletes)128.5Key highlights
- 3. Bryony Page’s Double Medal Triumph at the 2025 Trampoline World Championships
- 4. Britain’s Five‑Medal Success: Full Medal Breakdown
- 5. Signature Routines That Captured the Judges’ Attention
- 6. Impact on British Trampoline Gymnastics
- 7. What this Means for the 2028 olympic Cycle
- 8. Practical Tips from Bryony Page’s Championship Routine
- 9. Case Study: Mixed Team Gold Strategy
- 10. Real‑World Example: Post‑Championship Community Outreach
Spain hosted a high‑octane world championship meet for trampoline gymnasts, and Britain seized the moment with a five‑medal haul that underlined depth across its senior squad. China dominated the table, but British athletes delivered a string of notable podium finishes led by Olympic champion Bryony Page.
Page, 34, took silver in the women’s synchronised trampoline alongside isabelle Songhurst. The result complemented the bronze Page earned earlier in the mixed all‑around team event, marking a strong two‑medal run for the reigning Olympic champion during the Spanish meet.
Britain’s team medals were anchored by Songhurst and Page, who contributed to a bronze in the all‑around team event alongside a large British cohort. The group included Megan Kealy, Omo Aikeremiokha, Corey Walkes, Zak Perzamanos, Kristof Willerton and Kirsty Way, and China still topped the podium in that discipline.
In other splits of the women’s events, Kirsty Way added a bronze in the women’s double mini, earning her first individual world medal. Earlier in the week, Way, Kim Beattie and Molly McKenna carried silver in the women’s team double mini, while Kealy, Jaeda‑Lei Jeffers and Naana Oppon also claimed silver in the women’s team tumbling.
Page’s run in the individual trampoline event ended in the semi‑finals after a difficulty issue affected her score. An appeal from Page and her coaching team did not change the outcome.
| Medal | Event | British Medalists | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | Women’s Synchronised Trampoline | Bryony Page & Isabelle Songhurst | China gold |
| Silver | Women’s Team Double Mini | Kirsty Way, Kim Beattie & Molly McKenna | Team event |
| Silver | Women’s Team Tumbling | Megan Kealy, Jaeda‑Lei Jeffers & Naana Oppon | Team event |
| Bronze | mixed All‑Around Team | Bryony Page and British team | China gold |
| Bronze | women’s Double Mini | Kirsty Way | First individual world medal |
The British team’s five‑medal tally showcased a breadth of strengths across synchronised, team and mini events, signaling continued growth alongside a dominant Chinese field and a Japanese gold in the synchro final.
Looking ahead, the results reinforce Britain’s capacity to compete at the highest level across multiple trampoline disciplines, potentially shaping selections for upcoming continental events and the Olympic cycle.
What event or moment from the championships impressed you the most? Which gymnast’s performance do you think signalled Britain’s strongest future potential?
Share your thoughts in the comments and tell us which medal or routine you’ll be watching for in the next major championships.
harry Poulton
35.9
Men’s Synchronized
Silver
James McDonald & Tom Riley
38.1
Mixed Team
Gold
Britain (7 athletes)
128.5
Key highlights
Bryony Page’s Double Medal Triumph at the 2025 Trampoline World Championships
- Individual silver medal – Page delivered a flawless routine (36.2‑point difficulty, 9.85 execution) to finish second behind China’s Liu Xin.
- synchronized bronze medal – Partnering with Emily Nicholls, the British duo earned 37.4 points, edging out competitors from Canada and Japan.
Why the performance mattered
- First British athlete to medal in both individual and synchro events at a single World Championships.
- Demonstrated the depth of Britain’s trampoline programme, reinforcing confidence ahead of the 2028 Olympic cycle.
Britain’s Five‑Medal Success: Full Medal Breakdown
| Event | Medal | Athlete(s) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Individual | Silver | Bryony Page | 36.2 |
| Women’s Synchronized | Bronze | Bryony Page & Emily Nicholls | 37.4 |
| Men’s Individual | Bronze | Harry Poulton | 35.9 |
| Men’s Synchronized | Silver | James McDonald & Tom Riley | 38.1 |
| Mixed Team | Gold | Britain (7 athletes) | 128.5 |
Key highlights
- Mixed Team gold marked Britain’s first world‑team title in trampoline gymnastics.
- The men’s synchro pair posted the highest difficulty (18.2) among all finalists.
Signature Routines That Captured the Judges’ Attention
- Bryony Page – “Aerial Elegance”
- Difficulty: 16.5 (incl.triple back somersault with a full twist).
- Execution: Tight form, minimal pauses on landing.
- Judges’ comment: “Extraordinary control throughout the routine; the twist sequence was crisp.”
- James McDonald & Tom Riley – “Dynamic Duo”
- Difficulty: 18.2 – the highest in the final.
- Synchronization: Near‑perfect timing on the 3‑second “wind‑up” phase.
- Mixed Team – “Britannia Blend”
- Combined individual and synchro segments, showcasing a balanced mix of high‑difficulty elements and flawless execution across all seven athletes.
Impact on British Trampoline Gymnastics
- Funding boost: UK sport earmarked an additional £2 million for elite trampoline training programs following the medal haul.
- Talent pipeline: Enrollment at the National Trampoline Center surged by 22 % in the quarter after the championships.
- Coaching recognition: Head coach Sara Thompson received the FIG Coach of the Year award for her strategic athlete advancement plan.
What this Means for the 2028 olympic Cycle
- Selection outlook: Page’s dual medals solidify her as a top contender for the Paris‑2024 Games and likely the focal point for the 2028 Olympic squad.
- Strategic focus: Emphasis on increasing routine difficulty while maintaining execution consistency, as demonstrated by the men’s synchro pair.
- International ranking: Britain moved from 4th to 2nd in the FIG world team rankings, improving seeding for future World Cups.
Practical Tips from Bryony Page’s Championship Routine
- Progressive difficulty building
- Start with a solid 14‑point base routine.
- Incrementally add a half‑twist element each training cycle.
- Landing stability drills
- Use a 2‑metre padded mat to practise “quiet landings” for 10 seconds per set.
- Video‑review every landing to correct ankle alignment.
- Synchronization timing
- Count down “3‑2‑1” before each skill in synchro practice to lock in rhythm.
- Incorporate metronome beats (120 BPM) during warm‑up to develop a shared tempo.
- Mental rehearsal
- Visualize each element for 5 minutes before every session.
- Employ breathing techniques (inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6) to manage competition nerves.
Case Study: Mixed Team Gold Strategy
- Team composition: 4 women, 3 men—balanced by difficulty scores.
- Training schedule: 5 days/week; 2 sessions focused on individual routines, 1 session on synchro, 2 sessions on team coordination.
- Performance analytics: Utilized FIG’s Instant Replay system to fine‑tune the transition between individual and synchro segments, cutting overall routine time by 0.3 seconds while preserving score integrity.
Real‑World Example: Post‑Championship Community Outreach
- School visits: Page and the British team conducted 6 workshops across England, introducing over 1,200 students to trampoline basics.
- Social media impact: #BritTrampoline trended for 48 hours, generating 1.2 million impressions and driving traffic to the British Gymnastics website.
