Nickname
Maddie (Instagram profile, 18 Oct 2023)
Occupation
Athlete
Education
Business, Marketing - University of Canterbury: Christchurch, NZL
Spoken languages
English
Club
Olympia Gymnastic Sports: Christchurch, NZL
Coach
Alex Nilov [club], KAZ
Start sporting career
She took up trampolining at age seven at Olympia Gymnastic Sports in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Reason for taking up the sport
"When you're competing you think, 'Why do I do this?' But you get on such a buzz from it. Nothing else from it gives you that feeling like getting off a trampoline and finishing your routine. It's a huge part of my life."
Milestones
She became the first female trampoline gymnast to represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games when she competed at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 04 Nov 2022)
Ambitions
To compete at the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games. (womenshistorynz.com, 24 Mar 2022)
Hero / Idol
New Zealand trampoline gymnast Dylan Schmidt. (stuff.co.nz, 21 Apr 2021)
Philosophy / Motto
"If you're not strong in your brain, in how you feel on the trampoline, then it's not the right sport for you. You've got to be able to step over that fear of making mistakes, falling off, or landing on your head, which happens sometimes." (stuff.co.nz, 21 Apr 2021)
Awards
She was named the 2017 Gymnast of the Year by Olympia Gymnastic Sports in Christchurch, New Zealand. (olympia.org.nz, 18 Dec 2017)
Last update : 2024-07-22
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