Gymnast

Gymnast A gymnast is an athlete who performs exercises requiring strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Gymnasts typically compete in artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline gymnastics, and acrobatics. Gymnastics is governed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), which sets the rules and regulations for international competitions.

History

Gymnastics has its roots in ancient Greece, where it was used as a form of physical training. The modern form of gymnastics began in the early 19th century in Germany and Sweden. The sport was included in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Disciplines

Gymnastics is divided into several disciplines, each with its own set of rules and apparatus.

Artistic Gymnastics

Artistic gymnastics is the most well-known form of gymnastics. It includes events such as the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise for women, and the floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar for men.

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which individuals or groups of five manipulate one or two pieces of apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon, and rope.

Trampoline Gymnastics

Trampoline gymnastics involves athletes performing acrobatics while bouncing on a trampoline. It includes individual and synchronized events.

Acrobatic Gymnastics

Acrobatic gymnastics involves pairs or groups of gymnasts performing routines that include acrobatic moves, dance, and tumbling.

Training

Gymnasts typically begin training at a young age. Training includes developing strength, flexibility, and technique. Many gymnasts train at specialized gymnastics clubs and may attend gymnastics camps.

Competitions

Gymnasts compete at various levels, from local competitions to international events such as the World Championships and the Olympic Games. Competitions are judged based on the difficulty and execution of the routines.

Notable Gymnasts

Some of the most famous gymnasts include Simone Biles, Nadia Comăneci, Kohei Uchimura, and Larisa Latynina.

Related Pages

• Artistic gymnastics
• Rhythmic gymnastics
• Trampoline gymnastics
• Acrobatic gymnastics
• International Gymnastics Federation
• Olympic Games
• Gymnastics clubs
• Gymnastics camps
• World Championships