1. Early life and education
Bryony Page was born in Crewe, England, on 10 December 1990. She is 5 ft 8 in tall. She attended Brine Leas School and Malbank School and Sixth Form College during her formative years. Page was introduced to trampolining at the age of nine, which marked the beginning of her journey in the sport.
For her higher education, Page pursued a degree in biology at the University of Sheffield, where she was also granted a sports scholarship to support her athletic endeavors. She successfully graduated in 2015 with a first-class honours degree. Her academic work included a thesis focused on the study of sounds made by dinosaurs. Following her graduation, Page made the decision to dedicate herself full-time to her trampolining career.
2. Career
Bryony Page's career is marked by significant milestones, including overcoming early challenges, achieving historic Olympic medals, and consistent success at World, European, and domestic championships.
2.1. Early career and overcoming difficulties
Early in her career, Bryony Page faced a notable psychological challenge known as the yips, a condition characterized by a loss of fine motor skills in athletes. This affected her confidence and performance for two years. However, with the assistance of a confidence coach, she successfully overcame this hurdle in 2010. That same year, she made her debut at the 2010 Trampoline World Championships, where she finished fourth in the individual event. At the 2011 Trampoline World Championships, Page was part of the British team that secured a silver medal in the team event. Despite missing the 2012 Summer Olympics in London due to illness and injury, she demonstrated her potential by winning the individual gold medal at the 2012 World Cup held in Sofia.
2.2. Olympic medals
Bryony Page has achieved unprecedented success at the Olympic Games, securing a full set of medals. At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Page and her British teammate Kat Driscoll made history as Great Britain's first ever finalists in trampolining, with Page qualifying in seventh position. In the final, she delivered a strong performance, posting a score of 56.040, which initially placed her in the lead. She ultimately won the silver medal after defending champion Rosie MacLennan scored 56.465, marking the first time any British trampolinist had won an Olympic medal.
Five years later, at the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Page continued her Olympic medal streak by winning a bronze medal. Her most significant triumph came at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she won the gold medal in individual trampoline. This victory made her the first British gymnast to attain the status of Olympic champion in trampolining, and the first British female individual Olympic champion in gymnastics. Her achievement in Paris completed her collection of Olympic medals (gold, silver, and bronze). Page was also honored as one of the Great Britain flag-bearers at the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, alongside triathlete Alex Yee.
2.3. World Championship achievements
Page has achieved remarkable success at the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships, securing multiple individual and team medals. In 2013, she was a member of the British team that won gold at the World Championships in Sofia. She finished fifth in the individual event at the 2015 Trampoline World Championships. At the 2019 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Tokyo, she was part of the team that earned a silver medal.
Her individual prowess shone at the 2021 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Baku, where she was crowned individual world champion and also contributed to the team's bronze medal in the all-around team event. The following year, at the 2022 World Championships in Sofia, Page secured a gold medal in the all-around team event, an individual silver medal, and a team silver medal. Her success continued at the 2023 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Birmingham, where she won another individual gold medal, a bronze medal in the synchronized event, and a bronze medal in the all-around team event.
2.4. European Championship and other competitions
Bryony Page has also been a dominant force at the European Trampoline Championships and other international competitions. She was a member of the British teams that won gold at the 2014 European Trampoline Championships and the 2016 European Trampoline Championships. In 2022, at the European Championships in Rimini, she achieved double gold medals in both the individual and synchronized events. She repeated this feat at the 2024 European Trampoline Championships in Guimarães, winning gold in both the individual and synchronized disciplines. Beyond the major championships, Page also secured an individual gold medal at the 2012 World Cup in Sofia.
2.5. British domestic competitions
Domestically, Bryony Page has also demonstrated consistent excellence. She won three successive British Championship titles between 2013 and 2015, establishing her dominance within national competitions.
2.6. Major Competition Results
| Competition | Year | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | |||
| 2024 Summer Olympics | 2024 | Individual | Gold |
| 2016 Summer Olympics | 2016 | Individual | Silver |
| 2020 Summer Olympics | 2020 | Individual | Bronze |
| World Championships | |||
| Sofia | 2013 | Team | Gold |
| Baku | 2021 | Individual | Gold |
| Baku | 2021 | All-around Team | Bronze |
| Sofia | 2022 | All-around Team | Gold |
| Sofia | 2022 | Individual | Silver |
| Sofia | 2022 | Team | Silver |
| Birmingham | 2023 | Individual | Gold |
| Birmingham | 2023 | Synchronized | Bronze |
| Birmingham | 2023 | All-around Team | Bronze |
| Birmingham | 2011 | Team | Silver |
| Tokyo | 2019 | Team | Silver |
| European Championships | |||
| 2014 | Team | Gold | |
| 2016 | Team | Gold | |
| Rimini | 2022 | Individual | Gold |
| Rimini | 2022 | Synchronized | Gold |
| Guimarães | 2024 | Individual | Gold |
| Guimarães | 2024 | Synchronized | Gold |
3. Awards and honours
In recognition of her outstanding contributions and distinguished service to the University, the City of Sheffield, and the wider region, Bryony Page was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Sheffield in 2022.
4. Post-retirement plans
In November 2024, Bryony Page announced her future plans following her competitive trampolining career. She intends to train with Cirque du Soleil in Montreal, with the goal of joining the renowned entertainment group on tour in the year following her training.
5. Evaluation and impact
Bryony Page's career has had a profound and lasting impact on British trampolining and gymnastics. As the first British trampolinist to win an Olympic medal and subsequently the first British Olympic champion in the sport, she is widely regarded as a pioneering figure. Her consistent success across three consecutive Olympic Games, culminating in a full set of medals (gold, silver, and bronze), along with her multiple World and European titles, establishes her as the most successful British female gymnast in history across all disciplines. Page's achievements have significantly raised the profile of trampolining in Great Britain, inspiring a new generation of athletes. Her resilience in overcoming challenges like the "yips" and her dedication to the sport have made her an inspirational figure for aspiring female athletes, embodying a pioneering spirit and leaving an indelible mark on the sport's development.