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George Nissen
Trampoline
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He
graduated from high school at 16 and started tinkering with his
idea for building a bouncing rig.
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He was a gymnast who had watched
circus performers use safety nets as a way to rebound and perform
additional tricks. He thought he could use something similar to
practice gymnastics.
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He built a prototype in 1934 and since then
has been a tireless supporter and promoter of the trampoline and
ways to keep fit using it. He also holds more than 40 patents about
sports and fitness!
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Fun Fact: College gymnastics’ highest
award is called the Nissen Award.
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