Gymnastics: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Who Made the Olympic Team?
Bios of the female gymnasts who qualified for the 2008 Olympic gymnastics team.
Bios of the female gymnasts who qualified for the 2008 Olympic gymnastics team.
Shawn Johnson
Gymnast Shawn Johnson won the all-around and floor exercise at the 2007 World Gymnastics Championships, and is a 2-time National All-Around Champion. Johnson is one to watch in 2008 and beyond.
Gymnast Shawn Johnson won the all-around and floor exercise at the 2007 World Gymnastics Championships, and is a 2-time National All-Around Champion. Johnson is one to watch in 2008 and beyond.
Alicia Sacramone
Find out all about Alicia Sacramone's gymnastics accomplishments, cool skills, and her life outside the gym, and get pictures of Alicia Sacramone.
Find out all about Alicia Sacramone's gymnastics accomplishments, cool skills, and her life outside the gym, and get pictures of Alicia Sacramone.
How to Do a Split
Easy steps and stretches to help you learn how to do the splits.
Easy steps and stretches to help you learn how to do the splits.
Gymnast Shannon Miller -- What Shannon Miller is Doing Now After Gymnastics
Find out what Olympic Champion gymnast Shannon Miller is doing now, after winning Olympic gold in 1996.
Find out what Olympic Champion gymnast Shannon Miller is doing now, after winning Olympic gold in 1996.
Who's Going to Win in Beijing?
Who will make the Olympic podium in gymnastics in 2008? Find out the Olympic gymnastics medalist predictions.
Who will make the Olympic podium in gymnastics in 2008? Find out the Olympic gymnastics medalist predictions.
Gymnast Nadia Comaneci -- What Nadia Comaneci is Doing Now After Gymnastics
Find out what Olympic Champion gymnast Nadia Comaneci is doing now, after being the star of the 1976 and 1980 Olympics.
Find out what Olympic Champion gymnast Nadia Comaneci is doing now, after being the star of the 1976 and 1980 Olympics.
Nastia Liukin
A current superstar in the sport, gymnast Nastia Liukin has racked up an amazing number of wins in the all-around, uneven bars and balance beam. She's a 2008 Olympic hopeful.
A current superstar in the sport, gymnast Nastia Liukin has racked up an amazing number of wins in the all-around, uneven bars and balance beam. She's a 2008 Olympic hopeful.
Chellsie Memmel
Chellsie Memmel won two World gold medals in 2003, and was the 2005 World All-Around Champion. After battling through injuries she's back and hoping to win Olympic gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Find out more about her gymnastics career, her life, and the cool skills she performs.
Chellsie Memmel won two World gold medals in 2003, and was the 2005 World All-Around Champion. After battling through injuries she's back and hoping to win Olympic gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Find out more about her gymnastics career, her life, and the cool skills she performs.
Gymnast Mary Lou Retton -- What Mary Lou Retton is Doing Now After Gymnastics
Find out what 1984 Olympic Champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton is doing now.
Find out what 1984 Olympic Champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton is doing now.
Gymnast Shawn Johnson at the 2008 American Cup
Gymnast Shawn Johnson smiles to the crowd at the 2008 American Cup in New York City
Gymnast Shawn Johnson smiles to the crowd at the 2008 American Cup in New York City
Greatest Moments in Gymnastics
From Olga Korbut's back flip on bars to Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10 and Kerri Strug's clutch vault, find out the greatest moments in Olympic gymnastics history
From Olga Korbut's back flip on bars to Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10 and Kerri Strug's clutch vault, find out the greatest moments in Olympic gymnastics history
Gymnast Carly Patterson -- What Carly Patterson's Doing Now After Gymnastics
Find out what 2004 Olympic Champion gymnast Carly Patterson is doing now, and more about her singing career.
Find out what 2004 Olympic Champion gymnast Carly Patterson is doing now, and more about her singing career.
Gymnast Kim Zmeskal -- What Gymnast Kim Zmeskal is Doing Now
Find out what World Champion American gymnast Kim Zmeskal is doing now
Find out what World Champion American gymnast Kim Zmeskal is doing now
Gymnast Mitch Gaylord -- What Mitch Gaylord is Doing Now After Gymnastics
Find out what Olympic Champion gymnast Mitch Gaylord is doing now, after winning gold in the 1984 Olympics
Find out what Olympic Champion gymnast Mitch Gaylord is doing now, after winning gold in the 1984 Olympics
Gymnast Bart Conner -- What Bart Conner is Doing Now After Gymnastics
Find out what 1984 Olympic Champion gymnast Bart Conner is doing now.
Find out what 1984 Olympic Champion gymnast Bart Conner is doing now.
Gymnast Dominique Moceanu Performing a Leap
Gymnast Dominique Moceanu performing a leap on beam at the 1996 Olympics
Gymnast Dominique Moceanu performing a leap on beam at the 1996 Olympics
Do a Perfect Handstand
How to do a handstand or improve your handstand.
How to do a handstand or improve your handstand.
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Picture
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on the floor at the 2008 US Nationals (Visa Championships)
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on the floor at the 2008 US Nationals (Visa Championships)
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo
A photograph of gymnast Shawn Johnson on floor at the 2005 US National Championships
A photograph of gymnast Shawn Johnson on floor at the 2005 US National Championships
Gymnast Shawn Johnson at the 2007 US Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson smiles at the 2007 US Gymnastics Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson smiles at the 2007 US Gymnastics Nationals
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo from the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Gymnast Shawn Johnson at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Gymnast Shawn Johnson at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo 2008 US Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on bars at the 2008 US Gymnastics Nationals (Visa Championships)
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on bars at the 2008 US Gymnastics Nationals (Visa Championships)
Nadia Comaneci
A profile of Olympic and World Champion gymnast Nadia Comaneci
A profile of Olympic and World Champion gymnast Nadia Comaneci
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Picture on Balance Beam -- Photo of Gymnast Shawn Johnson
Gymnast Shawn Johnson does a pike jump on the beam in this gymnastics photo
Gymnast Shawn Johnson does a pike jump on the beam in this gymnastics photo
Shawn Johnson Flips on the Beam -- Gymnastics Photo of Shawn Johnson on Beam
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on the beam in this gymnastics photo from the 2008 Olympic Trials
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on the beam in this gymnastics photo from the 2008 Olympic Trials
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Picture Leap
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs a leap on the balance beam in this gymnastics photo from the 2008 Olympic Trials
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs a leap on the balance beam in this gymnastics photo from the 2008 Olympic Trials
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo on Balance Beam
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on the balance beam at the 2008 US Gymnastics Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on the balance beam at the 2008 US Gymnastics Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo
Gymnast Shawn Johnson stuck her opening floor pass to win the 2007 Women's World All-Around title
Gymnast Shawn Johnson stuck her opening floor pass to win the 2007 Women's World All-Around title
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo -- Gymnast Shawn Johnson on Beam at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Gymnast Shawn Johnson competes on beam at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Trials in Philadelphia, PA
Gymnast Shawn Johnson competes on beam at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Trials in Philadelphia, PA
Gymnasts Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo
Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin qualify to the 2008 Olympic gymnastics team at the Olympic Trials
Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin qualify to the 2008 Olympic gymnastics team at the Olympic Trials
All About Olympic Gymnastics
Everything you want to know about Olympic gymnastics in 2008: the history of gymnastics, the famous gymnasts of the past and present, the rules and scoring, and how to do gymnastics.
Everything you want to know about Olympic gymnastics in 2008: the history of gymnastics, the famous gymnasts of the past and present, the rules and scoring, and how to do gymnastics.
Gymnast Shawn Johnson at the 2008 Tyson American Cup
Shawn Johnson signs autographs for fans at the 2008 Tyson American Cup
Shawn Johnson signs autographs for fans at the 2008 Tyson American Cup
Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin and Chellsie Memmel on the Podium at the 2008 US Nationals
Gymnasts Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin and Chellsie Memmel receive their awards at the 2008 US Gymnastics Nationals
Gymnasts Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin and Chellsie Memmel receive their awards at the 2008 US Gymnastics Nationals
Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo
Gymnasts Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin get ready to perform at the 2008 US Nationals (Visa Championships)
Gymnasts Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin get ready to perform at the 2008 US Nationals (Visa Championships)
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo at the 2008 Olympic Trials
Gymnast Shawn Johnson competes at the 2008 Olympic Trials in Philadelphia, PA
Gymnast Shawn Johnson competes at the 2008 Olympic Trials in Philadelphia, PA
Shayla Worley, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin on the Podium at the 2007 Gymnastics Nationals
The top gymnasts in the country: Shayla Worley, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin at the 2007 Visa Championships in gymnastics
The top gymnasts in the country: Shayla Worley, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin at the 2007 Visa Championships in gymnastics
Gymnast Shawn Johnson and Coach Liang Chow Celebrate at the 2007 US Nationals
Shawn Johnson and her coach hug after a successful routine at the 2007 US National Gymnastics Championships
Shawn Johnson and her coach hug after a successful routine at the 2007 US National Gymnastics Championships
Gymnast Shawn Johnson on Floor at the 2008 American Cup
Shawn Johnson performs on floor at the 2008 Tyson American Cup
Shawn Johnson performs on floor at the 2008 Tyson American Cup
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo Award Stand
A photograph of gymnast Shawn Johnson on the awards podium at the 2006 US National Championships
A photograph of gymnast Shawn Johnson on the awards podium at the 2006 US National Championships
Gymnasts Shawn Johnson, Rebecca Bross and Ivana Hong at the 2007 Pan American Games
Shawn Johnson, Rebecca Bross and Ivana Hong sweep the all-around medals at the 2007 Pan American Games in gymnastics
Shawn Johnson, Rebecca Bross and Ivana Hong sweep the all-around medals at the 2007 Pan American Games in gymnastics
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo 2005
Gymnast Shawn Johnson on the floor at the 2005 US Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson on the floor at the 2005 US Nationals
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Photo 2006 US Nationals
World Champion gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on uneven bars at the 2006 US Nationals
World Champion gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on uneven bars at the 2006 US Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson on Beam at the 2007 Gymnastics Nationals
The 2007 National All-Around Champion Shawn Johnson performs on the balance beam
The 2007 National All-Around Champion Shawn Johnson performs on the balance beam
Olga Korbut -- What Olga Korbut's Doing Now After Gymnastics
Find out what Olympic Champion gymnast Olga Korbut is doing now, after being the star of the 1972 Olympics.
Find out what Olympic Champion gymnast Olga Korbut is doing now, after being the star of the 1972 Olympics.
Where to Buy Leotards
The simplest ways to find great gymnastics leotards -- whether you're looking for convenience, a bargain, or the best selection.
The simplest ways to find great gymnastics leotards -- whether you're looking for convenience, a bargain, or the best selection.
How to Do a Center Split
Step by step stretching instructions for how to do a center split in gymnastics.
Step by step stretching instructions for how to do a center split in gymnastics.
Shayla Worley Gymnastics Photo
Gymnast Shayla Worley performs a dive roll at the 2007 US Nationals
Gymnast Shayla Worley performs a dive roll at the 2007 US Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson on Floor Exercise
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on floor on the preliminary day of competition at the 2006 US Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on floor on the preliminary day of competition at the 2006 US Nationals
Learn a Back Flip
A step-by-step instruction of how to do a back flip -- how to learn a tucked back salto in gymnastics.
A step-by-step instruction of how to do a back flip -- how to learn a tucked back salto in gymnastics.
Women's Artistic Gymnastics
All about women's artistic gymnastics -- it's history, the apparatus, competition, and the gymnasts to watch.
All about women's artistic gymnastics -- it's history, the apparatus, competition, and the gymnasts to watch.
Top American Contenders
The top American contenders in gymnastics at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
The top American contenders in gymnastics at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Gymnast Shawn Johnson at the 2006 US Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on beam at the 2006 US Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on beam at the 2006 US Nationals
The Top Medal Contenders
The best 2008 Olympic gymnasts -- the top medal contenders in 2008 Olympic gymnasts.
The best 2008 Olympic gymnasts -- the top medal contenders in 2008 Olympic gymnasts.
The 1992 Olympic All-Around Champions in Gymnastics
Gymnasts Shannon Miller, Tatiana Gutsu and Lavinia Milosovici prepare to receive their medals at the 1992 Olympic all-around final in gymnastics. Find out why this all-around competition caused a lot of controversy at the time.
Gymnasts Shannon Miller, Tatiana Gutsu and Lavinia Milosovici prepare to receive their medals at the 1992 Olympic all-around final in gymnastics. Find out why this all-around competition caused a lot of controversy at the time.
Gymnast Dominique Moceanu on the Uneven Bars at the 1996 Olympics
Dominique Moceanu performs a Shaposhnikova on the uneven bars at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in the gymnastics team finals. In 1996 she was one of the final gymnasts to compete as a 14-year-old in the Olympics. Afterwards, the age requirement was raised, which caused a lot of controversy. Find out more and vote on what you think the age limit should be.
Dominique Moceanu performs a Shaposhnikova on the uneven bars at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in the gymnastics team finals. In 1996 she was one of the final gymnasts to compete as a 14-year-old in the Olympics. Afterwards, the age requirement was raised, which caused a lot of controversy. Find out more and vote on what you think the age limit should be.
Gymnast Vanessa Atler performs a split leap on beam at the 2000 US Nationals
Vanessa Atler (USA) competes on the balance beam at the 2000 US National Championships of Gymnastics. Find out why her omission from the 2000 Olympic team was one of the greatest controversies in gymnastics and vote on what you think should have happened.
Vanessa Atler (USA) competes on the balance beam at the 2000 US National Championships of Gymnastics. Find out why her omission from the 2000 Olympic team was one of the greatest controversies in gymnastics and vote on what you think should have happened.
Gymnast Andreea Raducan with coach Octavian Belu at the 2000 Olympic Games
Gymnast Andreea Raducan waves as she stands on the shoulders of her coach Octavian Belu after winning the Olympic gold in the gymnastics all-around competition in 2000. Later she was stripped of the medal, causing one of the biggest controversies in Olympic gymnastics.
Gymnast Andreea Raducan waves as she stands on the shoulders of her coach Octavian Belu after winning the Olympic gold in the gymnastics all-around competition in 2000. Later she was stripped of the medal, causing one of the biggest controversies in Olympic gymnastics.
The Types of Gymnastics
There are seven different types of gymnastics -- do you know them all?
There are seven different types of gymnastics -- do you know them all?
Yvonne Tousek Gymnastics Photo
Yvonne Tousek of Canada performs on beam at the 2000 Olympics
Yvonne Tousek of Canada performs on beam at the 2000 Olympics
Gymnast Svetlana Khorkina Falls on Vault at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
Russian gymnast Svetlana Khorkina falls to the mat on her vault in the gymnastics all-around finals at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. The vaulting horse was set to the wrong height, causing many athletes to fall. Find out why Khorkina's fall was one of the biggest controversies in gymnastics.
Russian gymnast Svetlana Khorkina falls to the mat on her vault in the gymnastics all-around finals at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. The vaulting horse was set to the wrong height, causing many athletes to fall. Find out why Khorkina's fall was one of the biggest controversies in gymnastics.
The gymnastics podium at the 1988 Olympic Games
A photograph of the gold, silver and bronze medal winning gymnastics teams at the 1988 Olympics. The US team was deducted .5 of a point for a technical violation, causing them to miss out on a medal, and stirring up one of the biggest controversies in Olympic gymnastics.
A photograph of the gold, silver and bronze medal winning gymnastics teams at the 1988 Olympics. The US team was deducted .5 of a point for a technical violation, causing them to miss out on a medal, and stirring up one of the biggest controversies in Olympic gymnastics.
Carly Patterson Gymnastics Photo
Carly Patterson stuck her arabian double dismount to win the 2004 Olympic All-Around title. Her stuck landing is one of the best sticks in the last 10 years.
Carly Patterson stuck her arabian double dismount to win the 2004 Olympic All-Around title. Her stuck landing is one of the best sticks in the last 10 years.
Rhythmic Gymnast Xiao Yiming Photograph
Xiao Yiming of China competes hoop at the 2008 Olympic Test Event
Xiao Yiming of China competes hoop at the 2008 Olympic Test Event
All About Vault
The phases of a gymnastics vault, the types of vaults being performed competitively, and the gymnasts proven to be the best vaulters in the world.
The phases of a gymnastics vault, the types of vaults being performed competitively, and the gymnasts proven to be the best vaulters in the world.
Amanar vault
What the term Amanar means in gymnastics.
What the term Amanar means in gymnastics.
Gymnasts Paul Hamm, Yang Tae Young and Dae Eun Kim on the podium
Gymnasts Paul Hamm, Yang Tae Young and Dae Eun Kim receive their medals for the all-around gymnastics competition at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Yang Tae Young and the Korean federation later protested the results, causing one of the biggest controversies in Olympic gymnastics. Find out why and vote on what you think the outcome should have been.
Gymnasts Paul Hamm, Yang Tae Young and Dae Eun Kim receive their medals for the all-around gymnastics competition at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Yang Tae Young and the Korean federation later protested the results, causing one of the biggest controversies in Olympic gymnastics. Find out why and vote on what you think the outcome should have been.
Photograph of American Gymnast Nastia Liukin on Beam
Nastia Liukin on the balance beam at a gymnastics competition
Nastia Liukin on the balance beam at a gymnastics competition
Chinese Gymnast Liu Xuan on Floor
Chinese gymnast Liu Xuan performs on floor at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney
Chinese gymnast Liu Xuan performs on floor at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney
Heather Mann Gymnastics Photo
Rhythmic gymnast Heather Mann (Great Britain) performs her ball routine at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Rhythmic gymnast Heather Mann (Great Britain) performs her ball routine at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Cool Balance Beam Gymnastics Photo
A Chinese gymnast named Xin Zhang dismounts beam during the 2008 Pacific Rim Competition in San Jose, California
A Chinese gymnast named Xin Zhang dismounts beam during the 2008 Pacific Rim Competition in San Jose, California
Photograph of American Gymnast Shantessa Pama on Bars
Shantessa Pama on the uneven bars doing a jam at a gymnastics competition
Shantessa Pama on the uneven bars doing a jam at a gymnastics competition
Greek gymnast Dimosthenis Tampakos on the rings at the 2004 Olympic Games
Gold medal winner Dimosthenis Tampakos performs on the gymnastics rings at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Find out why his victory was one of the most controversial judging decisions in Olympic gymnastics.
Gold medal winner Dimosthenis Tampakos performs on the gymnastics rings at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Find out why his victory was one of the most controversial judging decisions in Olympic gymnastics.
Emma Jay Gymnastics Photo
Emma Jay performs at the 2005 US rhythmic nationals
Emma Jay performs at the 2005 US rhythmic nationals
Sho Nakamori Gymnastics Photo
Gymnast Sho Nakamori performs on the high bar
Gymnast Sho Nakamori performs on the high bar
Fabian Hambuechen Gymnastics Photo
Gymnast Fabian Hambuechen stuck his layout double double dismount to win the high bar gold at the 2007 Stuttgart World Championships. His stick was one of the best in the last 10 years.
Gymnast Fabian Hambuechen stuck his layout double double dismount to win the high bar gold at the 2007 Stuttgart World Championships. His stick was one of the best in the last 10 years.
Gymnast Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo Uneven Bars
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a reverse hecht on uneven bars at the 2008 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a reverse hecht on uneven bars at the 2008 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo 2008 Pacific Rim Championships
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on floor at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on floor at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships
Jason Gatson Gymnastics Photo
Gymnast Jason Gatson performs on the parallel bars at the 2005 World Championships
Gymnast Jason Gatson performs on the parallel bars at the 2005 World Championships
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Picture from the 2008 Nationals
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on the beam at the 2008 US Gymnastics Nationals in Boston, MA
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on the beam at the 2008 US Gymnastics Nationals in Boston, MA
Australian gymnast Monette Russo performs on the balance beam
Australian gymnast Monette Russo on the balance beam performing a Rulfova flip
Australian gymnast Monette Russo on the balance beam performing a Rulfova flip
Gymnast Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a split jump on floor at the 2008 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a split jump on floor at the 2008 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials
American Gymnast Ivana Hong on the Uneven Bars
A photo of American gymnast Ivana Hong on the uneven bars at the Pan American Games gymnastics competition
A photo of American gymnast Ivana Hong on the uneven bars at the Pan American Games gymnastics competition
Gymnast Nadia Comaneci on the Floor Exercise
A photograph of 1976 Olympic all-around champion Nadia Comaneci on floor at the gymnastics competition in Montreal
A photograph of 1976 Olympic all-around champion Nadia Comaneci on floor at the gymnastics competition in Montreal
Russian Gymnast Alina Kabaeva Performing with the Rope
Alina Kabaeva does a split on toe during her rope routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
Alina Kabaeva does a split on toe during her rope routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
Rhythmic Gymnastics Apparatus
The equipment used in rhythmics, as well as what to watch in each routine.
The equipment used in rhythmics, as well as what to watch in each routine.
Cheng Fei
Cheng Fei is a Chinese superstar in the sport of gymnastics. Find out all about her gymnastics career, her accomplishments, and her personal life.
Cheng Fei is a Chinese superstar in the sport of gymnastics. Find out all about her gymnastics career, her accomplishments, and her personal life.
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo Uneven Bars
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs an Ono on bars at the 2005 World Championships
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs an Ono on bars at the 2005 World Championships
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo 2008 American Cup
Gymnast Nastia Liukin on Beam at the 2008 American Cup in Gymnastics
Gymnast Nastia Liukin on Beam at the 2008 American Cup in Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnast Yekaterina Serebrianskaya photograph
Yekaterina Serebrianskaya performing a club routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
Yekaterina Serebrianskaya performing a club routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
Mary Lou Retton Photo (Bars)
Gymnast Mary Lou Retton, the 1984 Olympic all-around champion competes on bars
Gymnast Mary Lou Retton, the 1984 Olympic all-around champion competes on bars
Gymnast Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo Ring Leap
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a ring leap on floor at the 2008 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a ring leap on floor at the 2008 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials
American Gymnast Sasha Artemev on the Pommel Horse
A gymnastics photo of Alexander (Sasha) Artemev on the pommel horse
A gymnastics photo of Alexander (Sasha) Artemev on the pommel horse
A Photograph of Russian Gymnast Svetlana Khorkina on Floor
Svetlana Khorkina on floor at the Olympic Games
Svetlana Khorkina on floor at the Olympic Games
Photo of the Olympic Trampoline Competition in 2000
A gymnast performs on the trampoline at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
A gymnast performs on the trampoline at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
Learn Gymnastics
Master how to do gymnastics tricks and skills such as a back flip, handstand, and split.
Master how to do gymnastics tricks and skills such as a back flip, handstand, and split.
Paul Hamm
In 2003, gymnast Paul Hamm became the first US man to become World All-Around Champion. In 2004, he won the Olympic all-around title as well. Hamm has done it all in the sport of gymnastics, and is now training for more glory in 2008.
In 2003, gymnast Paul Hamm became the first US man to become World All-Around Champion. In 2004, he won the Olympic all-around title as well. Hamm has done it all in the sport of gymnastics, and is now training for more glory in 2008.
Chinese gymnast Cheng Fei performs on the vault
Cheng Fei, a Chinese gymnast, vaults in a gymnastics competition
Cheng Fei, a Chinese gymnast, vaults in a gymnastics competition
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Picture
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a release move on bars at the 2008 US Nationals
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a release move on bars at the 2008 US Nationals
Marian Dragulescu Gymnastics Photo
Marian Dragulescu stuck one of the best vaults of all time at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Marian Dragulescu stuck one of the best vaults of all time at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
American Gymnast Amanda Bailey Performs on the Trampoline
Trampolinist Amanda Bailey doing a flip on the gymnastics trampoline
Trampolinist Amanda Bailey doing a flip on the gymnastics trampoline
Picking the Best Grips for You
Find out if you need gymnastics grips, how to break them in and care for them, and the most popular grip brands.
Find out if you need gymnastics grips, how to break them in and care for them, and the most popular grip brands.
Women's Rules & Judging
All about the new gymnastics rules (Code of Points) in women's gymnastics and what to watch, as a spectator, to really enjoy Olympic gymnastics
All about the new gymnastics rules (Code of Points) in women's gymnastics and what to watch, as a spectator, to really enjoy Olympic gymnastics
Alexei Nemov Gymnastics Photo
Gymnast Alexei Nemov performs on the parallel bars at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. His stuck landing on his double pike dismount gave him the all-around gold and was one of the best sticks in the last 10 years.
Gymnast Alexei Nemov performs on the parallel bars at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. His stuck landing on his double pike dismount gave him the all-around gold and was one of the best sticks in the last 10 years.
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo 2006 Nationals
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a split handstand on beam at the 2006 US Nationals
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs a split handstand on beam at the 2006 US Nationals
British gymnast David Eaton on the high bar
A photograph of British gymnast David Eaton competing on the high bar
A photograph of British gymnast David Eaton competing on the high bar
Svetlana Boguinskaya Doing a Leap on Balance Beam
Belarussian gymnast Svetlana Boguinskaya on the balance beam in a gymnastics competition
Belarussian gymnast Svetlana Boguinskaya on the balance beam in a gymnastics competition
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics is a form of gymnastics in which the gymnasts use equipment such as hoops, balls, ropes, clubs and ribbons to perform leaps, jumps and other moves.
Rhythmic gymnastics is a form of gymnastics in which the gymnasts use equipment such as hoops, balls, ropes, clubs and ribbons to perform leaps, jumps and other moves.
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo
Gymnast Nastia Liukin on the podium at the 2005 World Championships
Gymnast Nastia Liukin on the podium at the 2005 World Championships
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Leap Photo
American gymnast Nastia Liukin does a leap
American gymnast Nastia Liukin does a leap
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo 2005 Nationals
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on floor at the 2005 US Gymnastics Nationals
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on floor at the 2005 US Gymnastics Nationals
The Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Group Performs Their Hoop and Ball Routine
The Bulgarian group performs a rhythmic gymnastics routine with balls and hoops
The Bulgarian group performs a rhythmic gymnastics routine with balls and hoops
Start Your Child in Gymnastics
How to find the right gymnastics club, what to wear, and the equipment you'll need.
How to find the right gymnastics club, what to wear, and the equipment you'll need.
Beth Tweddle Gymnastics Photo
British gymnast Beth Tweddle stuck her uneven bars dismount at the 2006 World Championships to become Britain's first world champion on any event.
British gymnast Beth Tweddle stuck her uneven bars dismount at the 2006 World Championships to become Britain's first world champion on any event.
Yang Wei
Yang Wei is one of the most accomplished Chinese gymnasts of all time. Find out all about his gymnastics career, accomplishments, and personal life.
Yang Wei is one of the most accomplished Chinese gymnasts of all time. Find out all about his gymnastics career, accomplishments, and personal life.
Alexei Nemov Performing a Planche on Floor Exercise
Russian gymnast Alexei Nemov performing on floor in a gymnastics competition
Russian gymnast Alexei Nemov performing on floor in a gymnastics competition
Japanese gymnast Daisuke Nakano on the floor exercise
Japanese gymnast Daisuke Nakano begins a flip on floor in a gymnastics competition
Japanese gymnast Daisuke Nakano begins a flip on floor in a gymnastics competition
Photo of Gymnastics in the First Olympic Games
Gymnast Carl Schuhmann performs on the vault in the first Olympic games in Athens, Greece
Gymnast Carl Schuhmann performs on the vault in the first Olympic games in Athens, Greece
Chinese gymnast Wang Lijia Performing with the Rope
A photograph of Wang Lijia, a Chinese rhythmic gymnast, on the rope event in a gymnastics competition
A photograph of Wang Lijia, a Chinese rhythmic gymnast, on the rope event in a gymnastics competition
Photograph of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Group
The Russian group performing their ribbon routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
The Russian group performing their ribbon routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
Nastia Liukin Gymnastics Photo 2005 American Cup
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on the balance beam at the 2005 American Cup
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on the balance beam at the 2005 American Cup
Romanian Gymnast Marian Dragulescu on the Parallel Bars
A photograph of Marian Dragulescu in a gymnastics competition
A photograph of Marian Dragulescu in a gymnastics competition
A photograph of South Korean gymnast Shin Soo Ji with rope
Shin Soo Ji performs with the rope in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
Shin Soo Ji performs with the rope in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
Blaine Wilson Photo (Vault)
A photograph of 3-time Olympian Blaine Wilson on the vault at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
A photograph of 3-time Olympian Blaine Wilson on the vault at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
Ludmilla Ezhova Photo (Bars)
Russian gymnast Ludmilla Ezhova competes on the uneven bars at the Athens Olympics in 2004
Russian gymnast Ludmilla Ezhova competes on the uneven bars at the Athens Olympics in 2004
Spanish Rhythmic Gymnasts Compete at the Athens Olympics
The rhythmic group from Spain performs at the 2004 Athens Olympics with the ball and hoop
The rhythmic group from Spain performs at the 2004 Athens Olympics with the ball and hoop
Gymnast Vera Caslavska Competes on the Balance Beam
Czechoslovakian gymnast Vera Caslavska on the balance beam
Czechoslovakian gymnast Vera Caslavska on the balance beam
Photograph of American Gymnast Nastia Liukin on Bars
Nastia Liukin on the uneven bars on one arm at a gymnastics competition
Nastia Liukin on the uneven bars on one arm at a gymnastics competition
Chinese gymnast Cheng Yibing Performs on Vault
Chinese gymnast Chen Yibing vaults high above the landing mat
Chinese gymnast Chen Yibing vaults high above the landing mat
Elena Produnova, Liu Xuan and Ekaterina Lobaznyuk Gymnastics Photo
Elena Produnova, Liu Xuan and Ekaterina Lobaznyuk receive their balance beam medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Elena Produnova had one of the best sticks in the last 10 years on her beam routine -- watch it here.
Elena Produnova, Liu Xuan and Ekaterina Lobaznyuk receive their balance beam medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Elena Produnova had one of the best sticks in the last 10 years on her beam routine -- watch it here.
Fan Ye Gymnastics Photo
Fan Ye hit one of the best balance beam routines of all time at the 2003 World Championships. She stuck her double tuck dismount and won the event.
Fan Ye hit one of the best balance beam routines of all time at the 2003 World Championships. She stuck her double tuck dismount and won the event.
American Trampolinist Jennifer Parilla
Jennifer Parilla performs on the trampoline at a gymnastics competition
Jennifer Parilla performs on the trampoline at a gymnastics competition
Nastia Liukin and Chellsie Memmel Gymnastics Photo
Valeri Liukin hugs his daughter, Nastia Liukin, and Chellsie Memmel at the 2003 Pan American Games
Valeri Liukin hugs his daughter, Nastia Liukin, and Chellsie Memmel at the 2003 Pan American Games
Trampoline Rules & Judging
All about the complex scoring system of Olympic trampoline. Here's how to understand the rules and enjoy watching the sport.
All about the complex scoring system of Olympic trampoline. Here's how to understand the rules and enjoy watching the sport.
Lu Huang Photo (Vault)
Lu Huang of China competes on the vault at the American Cup gymnastics meet in 2005
Lu Huang of China competes on the vault at the American Cup gymnastics meet in 2005
Who Will Make the Olympics?
Predictions for the female gymnasts most likely to compete in Beijing 2008.
Predictions for the female gymnasts most likely to compete in Beijing 2008.
Gymnast Hiroyuki Tomita photograph
Gymnast Hiroyuki Tomita dismounts from the high bar in this gymnastics photograph
Gymnast Hiroyuki Tomita dismounts from the high bar in this gymnastics photograph
Elise Ray Photo (Vault)
American gymnast Elise Ray on the Vault at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney
American gymnast Elise Ray on the Vault at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney
Women's Team Medalists
The Olympic team medalists in women's gymnastics from 1928 (Amsterdam) to 2004 (Athens).
The Olympic team medalists in women's gymnastics from 1928 (Amsterdam) to 2004 (Athens).
Gymnast Shantessa Pama Competes on Beam
Tessa Pama performs her balance beam routine at the 2006 U.S. Gymnastics Nationals
Tessa Pama performs her balance beam routine at the 2006 U.S. Gymnastics Nationals
Paul Hamm Gymnastics Photo
Gymnast Paul Hamm stuck the landing on his high bar dismount to win the 2003 All-Around title.
Gymnast Paul Hamm stuck the landing on his high bar dismount to win the 2003 All-Around title.
Canadian Rhythmic Gymnast Lori Fung Wins Olympic Gold
Lori Fung of Canada wins the first Olympic gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics
Lori Fung of Canada wins the first Olympic gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics
Gymnast Shawn Johnson at the 2006 U.S. Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on floor at the 2006 U.S. Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on floor at the 2006 U.S. Nationals
A Photograph of the Scoreboard at the 2008 American Cup
The scores under the new gymnastics scoring system, at About.com Gymnastics
The scores under the new gymnastics scoring system, at About.com Gymnastics
Igors Vihrovs Gymnastics Photo
Igors Vihrovs stuck his double-double dismount on floor to win the floor exercise gold at the Sydney Olympics. His stuck landing was one of the best in the last 10 years.
Igors Vihrovs stuck his double-double dismount on floor to win the floor exercise gold at the Sydney Olympics. His stuck landing was one of the best in the last 10 years.
Gymnast Terin Humphrey Shows Off Her Tattoo of the Olympic Rings
2004 Olympic gymnast Terin Humphrey shows her Olympic rings tattoo while on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2004 Olympic gymnast Terin Humphrey shows her Olympic rings tattoo while on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The 2004 Olympic Gymnastics Team at the Premiere of National Treasure
Mohini Bhardwaj, Annia Hatch, Terin Humphrey, Courtney McCool and Courtney Kupets at the movie premiere of National Treasure
Mohini Bhardwaj, Annia Hatch, Terin Humphrey, Courtney McCool and Courtney Kupets at the movie premiere of National Treasure
Should You Buy Beam Shoes?
Find out if gymnastics beam shoes are for you, as well as which brands are best.
Find out if gymnastics beam shoes are for you, as well as which brands are best.
The Junior Olympic Program
The basics of the Junior Olympic gymnastics system -- the most popular competitive gymnastics program in the United States.
The basics of the Junior Olympic gymnastics system -- the most popular competitive gymnastics program in the United States.