Bronwyn Dibb is back on the World Championships podium, winning silver in women’s double mini trampoline at the 2026 Trampoline World Championships in Nanjing, China over the weekend.
Bronwyn scored 25.900 in the medal final, finishing just 0.300 behind gold medallist Galina Begim from Russia, with American Susan Gill taking bronze.
It is Bronwyn’s third individual World Championships medal in double mini trampoline, adding to silver in 2019 and her world title in 2022.
This latest medal is particularly special after Bronwyn tore ligaments in her ankle during the training camp leading into the World Championships, leaving her unsure whether she would even be able to compete.
“This medal means a lot to me, especially considering the journey I’ve had to get here,” Bronwyn said.
“There was a lot of uncertainty around whether I would even be able to compete, so to then go out and win silver is pretty special and something I’m incredibly proud of, especially as the oldest athlete in the women’s double mini field.
“It really shows that age and setbacks don’t have to define what you can achieve, and I’m proud that I still have the passion, determination and mindset to overcome these challenges and grow not only as an athlete but as a person.”
Gymnastics New Zealand Head of Gymnastics David Phillips said the result reflected the resilience and dedication Bronwyn has shown throughout her career.
“Bronwyn is an athlete with incredible resilience and dedication. This medal is even sweeter as it has been a long road back from injury.”
Bronwyn’s contribution to gymnastics also extends well beyond her own competition floor. Alongside competing in both double mini and trampoline, she coaches, judges and works full-time, with David describing her as a role model for the next generation.
Bronwyn, who trains at Christchurch School of Gymnastics for double mini and Olympia Gymnastic Sports for trampoline, was also quick to acknowledge the many people who have helped her along the way, including her coaches, family, partner, teammates, friends, clubs, workplace and wider support team.
“This medal is definitely a team effort, and I’m very lucky to have such a great group of people in my corner.”
There was plenty more to celebrate from the New Zealand team in Nanjing, with athletes featuring across several finals:
- Maddie Davidson – 5th, individual women’s trampoline
- Lauren Sheere and Sienna French – 8th, women’s synchronised trampoline
- Maddie Davidson, Bronwyn Dibb, Lauren Sheere and Sienna French – 4th, women’s trampoline team
- Dylan Schmidt and Flynn Gunther – 7th, men’s synchronised trampoline
- Dylan Schmidt, Flynn Gunther and James Dougal – 7th, men’s trampoline team
Congratulations to Bronwyn and the wider New Zealand team on their performances in Nanjing.
Attention now turns to the Trampoline World Age Group Competitions, with another New Zealand team ready to take to the competition floor.