The Game of Gymnastics

Episode Description

In this episode of The Game of Gymnastics, Winston sits down with Bryony Page — triple Olympic medallist, world champion, and Olympic champion in trampoline gymnastics — to talk through her journey in the sport and what has kept her performing at the very highest level for so long.

Bryony explains how she first got into gymnastics and trampoline, why the discipline appealed to her so quickly, and how her early years in the sport gradually developed into a serious pursuit of Olympic competition. She reflects on the moment she first realised the Olympics might actually be possible, and why that belief took time to build.

The conversation also dives into what trampoline gymnastics really is — from the feeling of performing a routine, to the technical demands, precision, and physical intensity that people often underestimate. Bryony gives a brilliant insight into the challenge of linking difficult skills together while maintaining control, height, execution, and accuracy on an unstable surface.

A major part of the episode focuses on the Birmingham World Championships in 2023, which Bryony describes as one of the highlights of her career. She talks through the emotional shift of going from worrying about the pressure of a home crowd to fully embracing it, as well as the drama of synchronised competition, Olympic qualification, and eventually winning world gold in front of a British audience.

A fascinating conversation about trampoline, pressure, precision, and one of the most memorable competitions of Bryony’s career.

Key Topics

• How Bryony first got into gymnastics and trampoline
• When she first realised the Olympics could become a real goal
• How Bryony describes trampoline gymnastics as a discipline
• The technical and mental challenge of performing 10-skill routines
• Why trampoline is often underestimated physically
• What keeps Bryony motivated after so many years in the sport
• The Birmingham World Championships 2023 and performing in front of a home crowd
• The difference between individual competition and team-based events in trampoline gymnastics

Best Moments

“I wanted to see how good I could get.”

“Maybe this dream of mine is actually something that can be a realistic goal.”

“It’s like driving your own rollercoaster.”

“I don’t quite feel like I’ve hit my absolute limit of what I can do on the trampoline.”

“The home crowd went from something I was worried about to something that I really, really enjoyed.”

Bryony's Social Links

https://www.instagram.com/bryony_page/

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The Game of Gymnastics: Understanding The Game (e-Book)

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Host Bio

As a member of the Senior Great Britain Squad, Winston Powell brings firsthand experience to every episode. His impressive achievements include being the Under 18 English Champion in 2023 and reaching the finals in three events at the Junior World Championships the same year: the All-Around, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar finals qualifying 7th for the All-Around. With five international appearances as a GB gymnast, he has gained invaluable insights into the sport's highest levels. His passion for gymnastics, combined with his deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by elite athletes, makes him the perfect guide to exploring the strategies and stories behind gymnastics success.

Episode Description

In this solo episode of The Game of Gymnastics, Winston opens up about a question that’s been on his mind throughout his career—and especially after recent competitions: “Am I actually good enough?”

Reflecting on performances at the Welsh, English, and British Championships, Winston breaks down the disconnect between training and competition, and why it’s so frustrating to know you’re capable of more but not deliver when it counts. He explores what “good enough” really means, how expectations can shape your mindset, and why these doubts are far more common in sport than people realise.

The episode dives into how to objectively assess performance, the importance of context, and how small margins—rather than major failures—often make the biggest difference. Winston also shares how he reframes setbacks, shifting from “I’m not good enough” to “not yet,” and what practical steps he’s taking to improve consistency and performance moving forward.

This is an honest, raw look into the mental side of gymnastics—something every athlete will relate to, whether you’re at the top level or just starting out.

Key Moments

• Why Winston has been questioning if he’s “good enough”
• The gap between training performance and competition results
• What “good enough” actually means in elite sport
• Breaking down performances objectively (difficulty, execution, consistency)
• How small mistakes can define entire competitions
• The importance of context when evaluating performance
• Reframing setbacks: from “not good enough” to “not yet”
• Practical steps to improve consistency and mindset

Best Moments

“Am I good enough right now, or am I good enough to get there in the future?”

“It’s not that I’m not good enough… I’m just not consistent enough yet.”

“41 skills, three mistakes—that’s the reality.”

“You’re not as far away as you think you are.”

“It doesn’t mean I won’t be.”

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The Game of Gymnastics: Understanding the Game (e-Book)

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Host Bio

As a member of the Senior Great Britain Squad, Winston Powell brings firsthand experience to every episode. His impressive achievements include being the Under 18 English Champion in 2023 and reaching the finals in three events at the Junior World Championships the same year: the All-Around, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar finals qualifying 7th for the All-Around. With five international appearances as a GB gymnast, he has gained invaluable insights into the sport's highest levels. His passion for gymnastics, combined with his deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by elite athletes, makes him the perfect guide to exploring the strategies and stories behind gymnastics success.

Episode Description

In this episode of The Game of Gymnastics, Winston sits down with Joe Fishburn — TeamGym European silver and bronze medallist, gymnastics coach, school speaker, and the ultimate male winner of Gladiators Season 2 — to talk about his journey through sport, performance, and adversity.

Joe shares how he first got into gymnastics, why TeamGym became his discipline, and how a career that didn’t always look exceptional on paper in the early years eventually led to major international medals for Team GB. He reflects on the setbacks, injuries, missed selections, and long-term persistence that shaped him into the athlete and person he is today.

The conversation also dives into his experience on Gladiators — how the opportunity came about, what the process was really like behind the scenes, and how his gymnastics background prepared him for the physical and mental demands of the show. From pressure and performance to self-belief and handling the spotlight, Joe gives an honest look at what it took to go all the way and win it.

At the heart of the episode is Joe’s mindset around adversity. He explains why he so often says “adversity is my superpower,” how personal hardship has shaped his outlook on life, and why he believes setbacks can become the very thing that pushes you towards growth, purpose, and long-term success.

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation about gymnastics, resilience, perspective, and making the most of the challenges life throws at you.

Key Topics

• How Joe first got into gymnastics and found TeamGym
• Why TeamGym suited him and what makes it such a spectator-friendly discipline
• The long road to international success and why his best years came later
• European Championship experiences, setbacks, and winning medals for Team GB
• How the opportunity to compete on Gladiators came about
• What Gladiators was really like physically and mentally
• Why Joe believes adversity can be a powerful force for growth
• Advice for athletes dealing with setbacks, pressure, and self-doubt

Best Moments

“I was generally very average for quite a while.”

“I had the best day and the worst day at the same competition.”

“I think every single thing has a purpose in your life.”

“You have to have something a little bit wrong with you.”

“Adversity can often be the greatest thing to build you into the person you can become.”

Joe's Social Links

https://www.instagram.com/joeyfishburn/

https://www.jf-coaching.co.uk/

https://kinship.org.uk/our-work-and-impact/news/kinships-new-ambassador-joe-fishburn/

My Social Links

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The Game of Gymnastics: Understanding The Game (e-Book)

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Host Bio

As a member of the Senior Great Britain Squad, Winston Powell brings firsthand experience to every episode. His impressive achievements include being the Under 18 English Champion in 2023 and reaching the finals in three events at the Junior World Championships the same year: the All-Around, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar finals qualifying 7th for the All-Around. With five international appearances as a GB gymnast, he has gained invaluable insights into the sport's highest levels. His passion for gymnastics, combined with his deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by elite athletes, makes him the perfect guide to exploring the strategies and stories behind gymnastics success.

Episode Description

In this episode of The Game of Gymnastics, Winston reflects on his performance at the British Championships — a competition that didn’t go to plan, despite feeling more prepared going in.

He breaks down each apparatus from the competition, highlighting the positives, the mistakes, and the fine margins that made the difference. From a strong vault and improved routines on pommel and rings, to costly errors on parallel bars, high bar, and floor, Winston gives a full, honest account of what happened and why.

Beyond the routines, this episode dives into the mental side of competing — the frustration of not replicating training in competition, the impact of pressure, and the doubts that come with repeated near-misses. He explores the gap between where he is and where he wants to be, and the challenge of consistently delivering when it matters most.

Looking ahead, Winston discusses what needs to change moving into the British Team Championships — the final opportunity for Commonwealth Games selection — and how he plans to approach training, routines, and mindset in order to move forward.

A raw and honest reflection on performance, setbacks, and the process of improving at the highest level of the sport.

Key Topics

• Full breakdown of routines from the British Championships
• The impact of small mistakes and fine margins in competition
• Differences between training performance and competition performance
• Managing pressure and expectations
• Injuries and preparation leading into competition
• The mental challenges of consistency and confidence
• Routine construction and skill progression moving forward
• Preparing for British Team Championships and Commonwealth Games selection

Best Moments

“Every mistake I made was only a margin... but at this level, one degree off, and that's it”

“I felt as prepared as I could have been, given the circumstances.”

“Why am I not doing in competition what I know I've done in training?”

“It’s about what I take from this and how I move forward.”

My Social Links

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The Game of Gymnastics: Understanding The Game (e-book)

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Host Bio

As a member of the Senior Great Britain Squad, Winston Powell brings firsthand experience to every episode. His impressive achievements include being the Under 18 English Champion in 2023 and reaching the finals in three events at the Junior World Championships the same year: the All-Around, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar finals qualifying 7th for the All-Around. With five international appearances as a GB gymnast, he has gained invaluable insights into the sport's highest levels. His passion for gymnastics, combined with his deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by elite athletes, makes him the perfect guide to exploring the strategies and stories behind gymnastics success.

Episode Description

In this episode of The Game of Gymnastics, Winston sits down with Leo Westbrook — athlete, coach, and self-proclaimed biggest fan of DMT — to shine a light on one of the most overlooked but exciting disciplines in gymnastics: Double Mini Trampoline.

Leo talks through how he first got into gymnastics, why DMT grabbed his attention so early on, and what has kept him involved in the sport for nearly 20 years. From competing at national and international level to now coaching the next generation, he shares the highs of his own career, how his perspective has changed over time, and why he believes DMT deserves far more recognition than it currently gets.

The conversation also breaks down what DMT actually is, how it’s scored, why it’s so difficult, and what separates a good DMT athlete from a great one. Leo also gives insight into the current state of the discipline in Britain, the progression pathways for young athletes, and what he hopes to achieve in the sport going forward.

Whether you know nothing about DMT or already love the discipline, this is a great deep dive into a side of gymnastics that more people should be paying attention to.

Key Topics

• How Leo first got into gymnastics and then into DMT
• What makes Double Mini Trampoline so exciting to watch and compete in
• Leo’s highlights as an athlete, including England selection and British silver
• The transition from athlete to coach
• What DMT actually is and how the scoring works
• The rise in difficulty and the current “skill inflation” in the sport
• Why DMT still doesn’t get the recognition it deserves
• What the future could look like for the discipline in Britain

Best Moments

“It was quite accessible. Like I only had to do two skills at a time.”

“I think it’s the sport that captures my attention the most.”

“It’s really exciting time to be a DMT fan.”

“I don’t think it is getting the recognition it deserves, but I do think it’s getting a lot more recognition.”

“If you don’t ever make it to the top level, by app, you’ve still got a load of cool videos to show your mates.”

Leo's Social Links

https://www.instagram.com/leowestbrook/

My Social Links

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The Game of Gymnastics: Understanding the Game (e-Book)

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Host Bio

As a member of the Senior Great Britain Squad, Winston Powell brings firsthand experience to every episode. His impressive achievements include being the Under 18 English Champion in 2023 and reaching the finals in three events at the Junior World Championships the same year: the All-Around, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar finals qualifying 7th for the All-Around. With five international appearances as a GB gymnast, he has gained invaluable insights into the sport's highest levels. His passion for gymnastics, combined with his deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by elite athletes, makes him the perfect guide to exploring the strategies and stories behind gymnastics success.