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From observing the fall of trapeze artists into the safety net, George Nissen (USA) started to develop ideas for the trampoline. Physical Education Professor and champion in diving and tumbling, he constructs the first trampoline prototype in his garage in the 1930s by binding a piece of canvas to a metal frame using elastic bands. The trampoline is born. The word trampoline most probably originates from the combination of the two words 'trampling' and 'board' (diving board). With use, the word became trampolining, and finally trampoline.
Trampolining (individual or synchronized) is an elite sport, a discipline symbolizing freedom, flying and space, harmoniously associated with boldness, elegance and precision. The multiple somersaults and twists at a height of about 8 meters require a fine technique, perfect body control 
and most aesthetic movements. The Trampoline is used as a basic training device for all sports which contain acrobatic elements. Trampolining is spectacular. It combines courage, elegance, agility, magic, youth.
The Double Mini Trampoline developed from the common Minitramp, it allows more acrobatic performance. After the run-up the competitors show one skill on the apparatus followed by a second skill onto a landing mat. High level performers show double and triple somersaults with twists!
Tumbling is characterized by continuous speedy, complex, rhythmic hands to feet, feet to hands, and feet to feet acrobatics within 6 seconds on a dynamic track 25m long. Tumbling is a highly spectacular sport in which a perfect combination of speed, rhythm as well as somersaulting and twisting movements are required. In all, a surprising cocktail of virtuosity and controlled energy!
Winners 2001:
Russia (3 Gold)
Bulgaria (2 Gold)
Ukraine (1 Gold)
Federations:
Nat. www.dtb-online.de
Int. www.fig-gymnastics.com
Venue:
Duisburg, Rhein-Ruhr-Halle
Dates (without engagement)
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