An Illustrated History of Gymnastics
Wednesday March 12, 2008
 1932 Olympic Games Photo © IOC Olympic Museum / Allsport / Getty Images |
What's most amazing to me, though, is how much it has changed. From the Athens Olympics in 1896, when men (only) competed in events such as rope climbing and team high bar, to the Athens Olympics in 2004 that sparked a complete scoring overhaul, gymnastics has gone through quite the evolution.
Check out the photos I've found showing the history of gymnastics -- and if you're a gymnast or coach, be glad that we've got better mats now!
Related: The New Scoring System Explained
Comments
I love this pictoral review. It really is impressive how dramatic the changes have been in everything from the actual events, to the competitors, to the equipment, to the skills! (And that is saying nothing about leotards and hairstyles!) I wonder if any other sport has changes that are nearly as dramatic.