Trampoline History

Trampoline's First World Champions

Who was the first Men's World Trampoline Champion?

Dan Millman became the first World Men's Trampoline Champion in 1964. Dan is now a famous author and speaker. His many books, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior and Every Day Enlightenment: The 12 Gateways to Personal Growth, have been read by millions throughout the world. Dan stays active on his backyard trampoline.

Who was the first Women's World Trampoline Champion?

Judy Wills Cline became the first World Women's Trampoline Champion in 1964. Judy.is in the Guinness Book of Records for holding the most world titles (10 in trampoline, synchronized trampoline, and tumbling) and the record for the most individual titles of 5. Judy lives with her family and coaches in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is presently the USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling National Coach.

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Introduction The Beginning of the Industry Where does the name Trampoline come from? Development of the Sport Trampoline Training During World War II The Trampoline Scene in the Late 40's How Trampoline and Mini-Tramp came to Europe The Advancement of Trampolining History of Trampoline Competition First World Champions History of the ASTM Trampoline Subcommittee Gymnastics & Trampoline - A Historic Merger Historic Merger Paves the Way for Trampoline in the 2000 Olympics Trampoline World Championships - Final Qualification For The Olympics Olympic Update

Joe Burchfield - ITIA's First President Larry Griswold - The Diving Fool Newt Loken - Gentleman of Gymnastics Dan Millman - World Champion George Nissen - The Man and the Kangaroo Dave Ross - The Craftsman at Work