Rhythmic gymnastics was introduced as an Olympic discipline at the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Competition was held in the individual all-around.
Rhythmic Gymnastics Added to the Olympics
(An Illustrated History of Olympic Gymnastics)
From Amy Van Deusen, About.com
Lori Fung (Canada) wins the first gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics in 1984
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