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Gymnastics Community Left Saddened After Surprising Announcement Leaves 36-Year-Old Void at Michigan Gymnastics

Michigan women's gymnastics head coach announced her retirement after 36 years, leaving behind an incredible legacy, and fans are reacting.
NCAA Gymnastics 2019 Women’s Championships

Gymnastics Community Concerned as US National Team Member Drops Medical Update Before Classic

This 17-year-old gymnast has left the gymnastics community scared after her latest update on her health. How are they responding?
So many emotions. Competing at the US Olympic Trials was an experience that I will never forget.

Congratulations Pour in for Simone Biles’ Latest Personal Achievement Involving Netflix

Simone Biles has just brought another achivement under her umbrella and Netflix joins the fans is sending heartfelt wishes.
Simone Biles (USA), AUGUST 1, 2024 – Gymnastics – Artistic : Women s Individual All-Around Final Balance Beam during the

Olivia Dunne’s Gesture Backfires on Paul Skenes as MLB Community Stirs Controversy

A very wholesome moment was witnessed on the MLB red carpet between Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes, but fans are seeing it differently.
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne (2)

Simone Biles Shares True Feelings About Big Achievement With 2-Word Comment

Coming home from a vacation, Simone Biles has finally agood news coming her way. How does she react? Take a look...
Simone Biles

Olivia Dunne’s Former Teammate Finds New Role as LSU Make Major Announcement

LSU Gymnastics has announced a major hiring, bringing back legendary former athlete Haleigh Bryant and a 2024 NCAA Champion.
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Gymnastics Community Left Heartbroken as Olympic Champion Makes Emotional Announcement

Olympic champ shocks gymnastics world with sudden retirement weeks after European golds, leaving fans stunned by the timing.
Nina Derwael

Simone Biles Allegations Extend As Mykayla Skinner Makes Plea To US Gymnastics Team

Simone Biles might end up in trouble again as Mykayla Skinner is back with more details about thier 2024 controversy.
Simone Biles, and MyKayla Skinner

Are Simone Biles & Jordan Chiles Participating in the US Gymnastics Classic?

There's been an update and that's ended the speculation if Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles are competing or not.
Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles

Simone Biles’ Unprofessional Behavior Called Out by Mykayla Skinner as Olympic Feud Refuels

2025 saw Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner going against each other once again. Something from 2024, had left a mark on Skinner.
Simone Biles, Mykayla Skinner

Accused of Bullying, Simone Biles’ Past Actions Revealed by MyKayla Skinner Amid Riley Gaines Feud

Simone Biles was criticized by her former teammate, MyKayla Skinner, during her controversy with Riley Gaines. The reason is here.
Simone Biles, Mykayla Skinner and Riley Gaines (1)

After Olivia Dunne’s Retirement Weakens LSU Team, Another Squad Member Makes a Public Statement

Olivia Dunne's retirement has started a streak of exits from LSU, and joining the list this time is someone from the coaching staff.
Olivia Dunne

Simone Biles Makes Major Announcement After Sitting Out of US Gymnastics Classic

Days before the U.S. Classic, Simone Biles has given an update that has given rise to speculations. Will she come or not?
Final: Artistic gymnastics – Paris 2024 – Floor August 05 2024: Simone Biles (United States of America) competes during

Olivia Dunne Honors LSU Gymnastics Legend With 3 Words That Say It All

Far from college gymnastics, Olivia Dunne drops a three-word response as a LSU legend bids farewell to the program.
LSU v Florida

Days After Visiting Simone Biles, Kaylia Nemour Reveals the Day She Chose Herself Over Fear

After time with Simone Biles, Kaylia Nemour opens up about leaving her club and choosing self-worth over fear in a bold life shift.
Simone Biles and Kaylia Nemour

Jade Carey Takes Strong Decision Over U.S. Gymnastics Classic

With only a handful of days left for the 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Classic, Jade Carey has made a major decision regarding it. What's that?
2025 NCAA Women’S Gymnastics Championships – Semifinals

Days After Simone Biles’ Comment, Olympic Star Drops Scary Health Update

A bone-chilling health update comes forth from a French gymnast days after she got a four-word message from Simone Biles.
Simone Biles

Serena Williams Throws Shade At Simone Biles’ Recent Life Update With 3-Word Comment

Serena Williams reacts to Simone Biles' Belize vacation update with a blunt 3-word comment that stirs buzz between the two GOATs.
Simone Biles and Serena Williams

Simone Biles’ Powerful Tribute for Gabby Douglas Resurfaces as 2012 Olympic Champion Celebrates Major Career Milestone

As Gabby Douglas is on her way to receive a major accolade, Simone Biles’s comment for her from the past days has been unearthed.
Simone Biles

Gymnastics Community Offers Prayers as Olympic Star Shares Crucial Medical Update

The gymnastics community sends its message to the French Olympic star who has come into the grip of injury.
Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos

Olivia Dunne Under Fire From MLB Fans as Paul Skenes’ Pittsburgh Pirates Stumble Again

Olivia Dunne’s bad day has to be stopped as while attending Paul Skenes’s game for the Pirates, she faced a lot of criticism.
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne (2)

Leanne Wong Drops Major News About Gymnastics Career After Massive Florida Gators Campaign

Leanne Wong just had a terrific season with the Florida Gators, and now she is headed to a bigger goal. What's that?
Leanne Wong

Simone Biles Whisks Jonathan Owens Away from Training with 2-Word Update

Jonathan Owens was seen training earlier this weeks but Simone Biles has once again taken her man out for a date. What are they doing now?
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens (1)

Yul Moldauer Breaks 16-Month Silence as American Gymnastics Stars Sends Strong Statement Ahead of Return

Yul Moldauer breaks silence during 16-month ban, shares uplifting update on return plans and readiness for competitive gymnastics.
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Simone Biles Targeted Again as Riley Gaines Makes Strong Move After Month-Long Feud

Riley Gaines reignites feud with Simone Biles, delivering pointed remarks weeks after being called out. Here's how the feud takes legal turn
Riley Gaines and Simone Biles (2)

Sha’Carri Richardson Called Out as Track Legend Reveals Major Concerns Before Worlds

Sha'carri Richardson called out? This track legend called a spade a spade and mentioned what seems likely for the Worlds!
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About Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a collection of physical exercises requiring a lot of strength, agility, balance, and flexibility. It is closely related to circus performing skills as athletes put their bodies to the fullest use. Likewise, there are various disciplines for gymnasts to showcase their talents. Thus, it evolved from ancient Greeks that included skills to mounting to dismounting a horse. The competitive form of gymnastics is called artistic gymnastics. It involves various events for women like the floor, vault, uneven bars, and the beam. For men, they have floor, vault, rings, pommel horse, parallel bars, and horizontal bars. Therefore, the sport is famous for its aesthetic values and the Olympics draws major crowds to the gymnastics arena.

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History of Gymnastics

Gymnastics originated from the Greek term, 'to exercise naked,' applied in ancient Greece exercises. These exercises became a mainstay at the Olympics but most of the competition came from ancient roots. There are stone engravings found in Shandong province during the Han Period (206 BCE–220 CE) where they portrayed acrobatics. Like every sport, the person credited for making the sport famous was Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, founder of the Turnverein movement as he helped to spread gymnastics across the world.

Most of the exercises were conducted on the playground. Therefore, various events came into existence. They held the first Gymnastics festival in 1860 in Coburg. The Americans were introduced to Gymnastics in the late 1820s while the Federation Internationale Gymnastique was founded in 1881 to organize the event. The 1896 Olympic Games saw the starting stages of gymnastics being introduced to the world. 

The Sport

There are three divisions of artistic gymnastics- artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline. There are six events for men and the all around event where they combine scores from every discipline. For women, there are four exercises and a similar all around event, both team and individual events. Apart from artistic gymnastics, there is rhythmic gymnastics and is practiced only by women. Trampoline is the other discipline of gymnastics and introduced itself at the 2000 Olympic Games. As years pass by, various gymnasts showcased their athletic skills to the masses in attendance.

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Famous gymnasts in the world

Simone Biles:

In terms of pure dominance, Simone Biles enters the list as arguably the greatest gymnast of all time. She is the most decorated gymnast in the World Championships, winning four gold, one silver, and two bronze medals. The 2016 Rio Olympics saw her winning four gold medals and completely dominated the events. She has 25 World Championships medals to her name and her stance on mental health helps her become an influential person in the society.

Larisa Latynina:

Winning nine gold medals at the Olympics is astonishing and Larisa Latynina ranks on top of the famous gymnast charts. After Michael Phelps, she has the most Olympic medals with 18. She popularized the sport of gymnastics and was the first star in the sport. Her iconic performances will go down to the gymnastics folklore.

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Nadia Comaneci:

Achieving a perfect 10.0 score in gymnastics is amazing. But, doing it at the Olympics, when just turning 14, placed Nadia Comaneci amongst the pantheon of greats. The 1976 Olympics saw her earning seven perfect scores. She won five Olympic gold medals out of the nine she won.

Svetlana Khorkina:

With a total of 47 Olympic, World and European Championships medals, Svetlana Khorkina is a remarkable gymnast. She became the first gymnast to win three all-around titles at the World Championships while winning five gold medals in the uneven bars at World Championships. Her success in the uneven bars earned her the moniker 'The Queen of Bars.'