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Gymnastics 101

Learn about the different types of gymnastics, terms and gymnastics jargon used, judging and rules of competition, and the star athletes of the sport.
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  2. Gymnastics Glossary (40)

What Is Gymnastics?
New to the sport? Here are gymnastics FAQs -- answered!

The Types of Gymnastics
There are seven different kinds of gymnastics -- do you know them all?

Women's Artistic Gymnastics
All about women's artistic gymnastics -- its history, the apparatus, competition, and the gymnasts to watch.

Men's Artistic Gymnastics
The basics of men's artistic gymnastics: the apparatus used, who to watch, and the scoring and history of the sport.

Rhythmic Gymnastics
An overview of rhythmic gymnastics: the apparatus, scoring, history and what to watch.

Amazing Gymnastics Photos
Some of the most beautiful, daring and difficult gymnastics tricks are showcased in these gymnastics photographs.

Funny Gymnastics Photos
A gallery of fun and funny shots -- with Nastia Liukin, Alicia Sacramone, Chellsie Memmel, and more.

Readers Share: Which Gymnast Has the Best Form?
Tell us which gymnast, past or present, has the best form.

All About Olympic Gymnastics
Everything you want to know about Olympic gymnastics: the history of the sport, the famous gymnasts of the past and present, the rules and scoring, and how to do gymnastics.

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