Dylan Schmidt is an Olympic medalist and World Champion trampolinist from New Zealand, recognized for his trailblazing achievements in the sport. After winning a gold medal in the individual trampoline event at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, Dylan Schmidt quickly established himself as a trailblazing force in the sport. Schmidt made his international debut at the 2014 Pacific Rim Championships before going on to make history in 2016 as New Zealand’s first trampoline gymnast to compete at the Olympic Games in Rio, where he secured an impressive seventh-place finish, signaling his formidable athletic potential on a global stage. Schmidt continued to achieve significant milestones despite facing considerable challenges, including a severe knee injury in March 2018 that required reconstruction surgery and sidelined him for the entire year.

Beyond the arena, Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Auckland and actively serves as an Olympic Ambassador, inspiring young people across New Zealand. In 2022, he participated in the New Zealand reality television show ‘Celebrity Treasure Island,’ winning $10,000 for Special Olympics New Zealand. His dedication extends beyond personal achievement, as evidenced by his election in 2025 to the New Zealand Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission, where he will advocate for athletes and the Olympic movement. An Olympic medalist and World Champion, Schmidt continues to be a prominent figure in international sport and a compelling voice for athletic development.