Dylan Schmidt Biography – Dylan Schmidt Wiki
Dylan Schmidt is a New Zealand trampoline gymnast. He competed in the trampoline competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where he finished in seventh place. He was the first athlete in New Zealand to compete in Trampoline at an Olympic Games. Schmidt was a castaway on the 2022 series of the New Zealand reality television show Celebrity Treasure Island. The show premiered on September 5, 2022, and the winner will receive NZ$100,000 for the charity of their choice. Celebrity Treasure Island is aired on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+. He was eliminated from the show on October 5, 2022.
According to Acrobatic Sports, Schmidt is competing in the treasure hunt challenge show in aid of Special Olympics New Zealand because “sport is for everyone”. “I want to help to give people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to play sport and to compete against each other, just like I have done in my sporting career,” said Schmidt, whose mother Jen has worked in the special needs sector throughout his life. “So, I have been part of that world since I was young. I later started volunteering at some events, where I would get people to try out the trampoline.”
“It has always been really rewarding to get involved and I love to put a smile on their faces,” added Schmidt. “They really get into it and most times the hardest thing is to get them off the trampoline. Maybe they should add trampolining as one of the sports at Special Olympics,” he concluded.
Schmidt won a gold medal at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in China. He won a silver medal at the 2016 Olympic test event prior to competing at the 2016 Summer Olympics, finishing 7th in the individual men’s category. In the Tokyo 2020 held in 2021, he again represented New Zealand in men’s gymnastic trampolining qualifying third after two routines reduced the 16-strong field to eight finalists and went on to win Bronze. His sister, Rachel Schmidt, and brother, Callum Schmidt have both also competed internationally in trampolining.
Dylan Schmidt Age
His birth name is Dylan Matthew Schmidt. He was born on January 7, 1997, in Te Anau, New Zealand.
Dylan Schmidt Girlfriend
He is in a relationship with his girlfriend, Melissa Romerill. In an Instagram post dated October 22, 2021 (their anniversary) he wrote alongside a picture of her, “Is this when you realized you had been with me for 5 years? Time flies jeez, must’ve been having fun. Here’s to 5 more ❤ love you”
Dylan Schmidt Family
He was born in New Zealand. His mother is named Jen. His sister, Rachel Schmidt, and brother, Callum Schmidt have both also competed internationally in trampolining.
Dylan Schmidt Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.69 meters) tall.
Dylan Schmidt Instagram
His Instagram handle is @dylanschmidty.
