Gymnastics: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
Do a Perfect Handstand
How to do a handstand or improve your handstand.
How to do a handstand or improve your handstand.
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.
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.
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.
2008 Democratic National Convention
Olympic Champion gymnast Shawn Johnson poses with former Vice President Al Gore at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver
Olympic Champion gymnast Shawn Johnson poses with former Vice President Al Gore at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver
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 won the silver medal in the Olympic all-around, and is one to watch in the future.
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 won the silver medal in the Olympic all-around, and is one to watch in the future.
2008 American Cup
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on floor at the 2008 American Cup
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on floor at the 2008 American Cup
Dominique Moceanu
Find out what 1996 Olympic Champion gymnast Dominique Moceanu is doing now that she's an adult.
Find out what 1996 Olympic Champion gymnast Dominique Moceanu is doing now that she's an adult.
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.
Alicia Sacramone
Gymnast Alicia Sacramone gives a quote that inspired her in her gymnastics training.
Gymnast Alicia Sacramone gives a quote that inspired her in her gymnastics training.
Nadia Comaneci
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.
How to Do a Bridge
Learn how to a bridge stretch for gymnastics, to help you with back walkovers, front walkovers, back handsprings, and more
Learn how to a bridge stretch for gymnastics, to help you with back walkovers, front walkovers, back handsprings, and more
2006 US Nationals
Alicia Sacramone competes on floor at the 2006 USA Gymnastics Nationals
Alicia Sacramone competes on floor at the 2006 USA Gymnastics Nationals
Kim Zmeskal
Find out what World Champion American gymnast Kim Zmeskal is doing now
Find out what World Champion American gymnast Kim Zmeskal is doing now
Mary Lou Retton
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.
Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin (USA)
Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson congratulate each other after the gymnastics all-around at the 2008 Olympics
Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson congratulate each other after the gymnastics all-around at the 2008 Olympics
2008 Women's Sports Foundation Awards Gala
Olympic Champions Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson arrive at the 29th Annual Women's Sports Foundation Awards Gala in New York, NY.
Olympic Champions Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson arrive at the 29th Annual Women's Sports Foundation Awards Gala in New York, NY.
Gymnasts on Twitter
A directory of the gymnasts and coaches on Twitter
A directory of the gymnasts and coaches on Twitter
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
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?
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.
Gymnastics Meet Schedule
Upcoming gymnastics competitions and meets in 2009.
Upcoming gymnastics competitions and meets in 2009.
Shannon Miller
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.
Carly Patterson
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.
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. Nastia Liukin is also the 2008 Olympic All-Around Champion in gymnastics,
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. Nastia Liukin is also the 2008 Olympic All-Around Champion in gymnastics,
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
2008 Pacific Rim Championships
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on the balance beam at the 2008 Pacific Rim Championships.
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on the balance beam at the 2008 Pacific Rim Championships.
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 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.
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.
Bart Conner
Find out what 1984 Olympic Champion gymnast Bart Conner is doing now.
Find out what 1984 Olympic Champion gymnast Bart Conner is doing now.
Mitch Gaylord
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
Acrobatic gymnasts at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Gala
Gymnasts perform acrobatic (acro) gymnastics at the 2008 Olympic gymnastics gala
Gymnasts perform acrobatic (acro) gymnastics at the 2008 Olympic gymnastics gala
Alina Kabaeva showing amazing flexibility (and smiling!)
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
Svetlana Khorkina (Russia) performing her floor routine
Svetlana Khorkina on floor at the Olympic Games
Svetlana Khorkina on floor at the Olympic Games
Olga Korbut
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.
2008 Olympics - - Preliminaries
Shawn Johnson competes on vault at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics competition
Shawn Johnson competes on vault at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics competition
#3: Carly Patterson, 2004 Olympic All-Around Finals
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.
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.
2008 Olympic Trials
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
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
How to Do a Back Walkover
Find out how to do a back walkover in gymnastics: your step-by-step guide to a gymnastics back walkover.
Find out how to do a back walkover in gymnastics: your step-by-step guide to a gymnastics back walkover.
2008 Olympics - - Podium Training
Shawn Johnson on bars at the podium training for gymnastics at the 2008 Olympics
Shawn Johnson on bars at the podium training for gymnastics at the 2008 Olympics
2007 US Nationals (Senior Division)
Gymnast Shawn Johnson smiles at the 2007 US Gymnastics Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson smiles at the 2007 US Gymnastics Nationals
Dominique Dawes
Gymnast Dominique Dawes competes at the 1996 Olympics on floor.
Gymnast Dominique Dawes competes at the 1996 Olympics on floor.
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.
Nastia Liukin
Gymnast Nastia Liukin does a Pak salto on bars at the 2004 Nationals
Gymnast Nastia Liukin does a Pak salto on bars at the 2004 Nationals
Shantessa Pama (USA) doing a jam on the uneven 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
Shawn Johnson (USA)
Gymnast Shawn Johnson on beam at the 2008 Olympics
Gymnast Shawn Johnson on beam at the 2008 Olympics
Yekaterina Serebrianskaya (Ukraine) posing at the end of her clubs routine
Yekaterina Serebrianskaya performing a club routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
Yekaterina Serebrianskaya performing a club routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
2005 US Nationals (Junior Division)
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
2006 US Nationals (Junior Division)
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on beam at the 2006 US Nationals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on beam at the 2006 US Nationals
Shawn Johnson
American gymnast Shawn Johnson wins beam at the 2008 Olympics
American gymnast Shawn Johnson wins beam at the 2008 Olympics
Alexei Nemov (Russia) doing a planche on floor
Russian gymnast Alexei Nemov performing on floor in a gymnastics competition
Russian gymnast Alexei Nemov performing on floor in a gymnastics competition
Nastia Liukin (USA) does an Ono pirouette on one arm on uneven 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
All About Olympic Gymnastics
Everything you want to know about 2008 Olympic gymnastics: 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 2008 Olympic gymnastics: the history of gymnastics, the famous gymnasts of the past and present, the rules and scoring, and how to do gymnastics.
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.
2008 Olympics - - Team Finals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on beam at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics competition
Gymnast Shawn Johnson performs on beam at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics competition
Nastia Liukin (USA) performing a layout step-out on the balance beam
Nastia Liukin on the balance beam at a gymnastics competition
Nastia Liukin on the balance beam at a gymnastics competition
Liu Xuan (China) performs a sky-high Shushunova on floor at the Sydney Olympics
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
Rhythmic Group Added to the 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
2007 US Nationals Day Two
American gymnast Nastia Liukin does a leap
American gymnast Nastia Liukin does a leap
All About Vault
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.
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.
2008 Olympics - - All-Around Final
The Olympic champions in the women's all-around at the 2008 Olympics
The Olympic champions in the women's all-around at the 2008 Olympics
The Russian Group performing their ribbon routine
The Russian group performing their ribbon routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
The Russian group performing their ribbon routine in a rhythmic gymnastics competition
Svetlana Boguinskaya (Belarus) doing a split leap on the 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
2008 Olympics - - Beam Finals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson does a leap on beam at the 2008 Olympic gymnastics competition
Gymnast Shawn Johnson does a leap on beam at the 2008 Olympic gymnastics competition
2007 Nationals Day One
Nastia Liukin on the balance beam at the 2007 US Nationals Gymnastics Competition
Nastia Liukin on the balance beam at the 2007 US Nationals Gymnastics Competition
2008 Olympics - - All-Around Finals
Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson congratulate each other after the gymnastics all-around at the 2008 Olympics
Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson congratulate each other after the gymnastics all-around at the 2008 Olympics
David Eaton (Great Britain) does a high-flying release move 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
Monette Russo (Australia) does a Rulfova (full-twisting swing down) on 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
Xiao Yiming (China) performs a ring leap with the hoop
Xiao Yiming of China competes hoop at the 2008 Olympic Test Event
Xiao Yiming of China competes hoop at the 2008 Olympic Test Event
2008 Olympics - - Floor Finals
Gymnast Shawn Johnson with Her Coach Liang Chow at the 2008 Olympics
Gymnast Shawn Johnson with Her Coach Liang Chow at the 2008 Olympics
Trampoline is Added to the Olympics
A gymnast performs on the trampoline at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
A gymnast performs on the trampoline at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
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.
Shin Soo Ji (South Korea) performs a beautiful leap with the 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
2009 Dancing with the Stars
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and partner Mark Ballas on Dancing with the Stars
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and partner Mark Ballas on Dancing with the Stars
2008 Iowa-Iowa State Basketball Game
Gymnast Shawn Johnson and actor Ashton Kutcher are honored at the Iowa-Iowa State college basketball game on December 12, 2008 at the University of Iowa. Both Iowans, Johnson and Kutcher were in Iowa City raising money for flood relief charities in eastern Iowa.
Gymnast Shawn Johnson and actor Ashton Kutcher are honored at the Iowa-Iowa State college basketball game on December 12, 2008 at the University of Iowa. Both Iowans, Johnson and Kutcher were in Iowa City raising money for flood relief charities in eastern Iowa.
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.
Ivana Hong (USA) performing an overshoot from the high bar to the low bar
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
Amanda Bailey (USA) performing on the trampoline high above the judges
Trampolinist Amanda Bailey doing a flip on the gymnastics trampoline
Trampolinist Amanda Bailey doing a flip on the gymnastics trampoline
1992: Tatiana Gutsu Narrowly Wins Over Shannon Miller
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.
Kerri Strug
Gymnast Kerri Strug does a pose on beam at the 1996 Olympics
Gymnast Kerri Strug does a pose on beam at the 1996 Olympics
2004 Olympic Team at the National Treasure Premiere
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
Jonathan Horton
Gymnast Jon Horton gets his silver medal in the 2008 Olympic high bar finals
Gymnast Jon Horton gets his silver medal in the 2008 Olympic high bar finals
2000: Andreea Raducan Stripped of Olympic Gold
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.
Sasha Artemev (USA) doing a flair 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
Emma Jay (USA) does her ball routine at the 2005 US Nationals
Emma Jay performs at the 2005 US rhythmic nationals
Emma Jay performs at the 2005 US rhythmic nationals
Marian Dragulescu (Romania) doing a straddle cut on parallel bars
A photograph of Marian Dragulescu in a gymnastics competition
A photograph of Marian Dragulescu in a gymnastics competition
Shayla Worley (USA) does a dive roll on floor
Gymnast Shayla Worley performs a dive roll at the 2007 US Nationals
Gymnast Shayla Worley performs a dive roll at the 2007 US Nationals
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.
Bridget Sloan (USA) doing a layout on beam
Gymnast Bridget Sloan on beam at the 2009 US national (Visa) championships
Gymnast Bridget Sloan on beam at the 2009 US national (Visa) championships
The Bulgarian Group performs their ball and hoop 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
Cheng Fei (China) keeps good form during her vault
Cheng Fei, a Chinese gymnast, vaults in a gymnastics competition
Cheng Fei, a Chinese gymnast, vaults in a gymnastics competition
Bridget Sloan
A bio of US Olympic gymnast Bridget Sloan: her accomplishments in and out of the gym, pictures, and more.
A bio of US Olympic gymnast Bridget Sloan: her accomplishments in and out of the gym, pictures, and more.
2008 Olympics - - Gala
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on beam at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Gala
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on beam at the 2008 Olympic Gymnastics Gala
Dominique Dawes
Olympic champion Dominique Dawes won the team gold with the Magificent Seven in 1996. A member of three Olympic gymnastics teams, Dawes won every event at the 1994 US Nationals.
Olympic champion Dominique Dawes won the team gold with the Magificent Seven in 1996. A member of three Olympic gymnastics teams, Dawes won every event at the 1994 US Nationals.
Raj Bhavsar
US gymnast Raj Bhavsar competes on the rings at the 2008 Olympics
US gymnast Raj Bhavsar competes on the rings at the 2008 Olympics
Courtney Kupets
Gymnast Courtney Kupets competes at the 2003 Worlds on vault
Gymnast Courtney Kupets competes at the 2003 Worlds on vault
1996: The Age Limit is Increased
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.
Yvonne Tousek (Canada) on beam
Yvonne Tousek of Canada performs on beam at the 2000 Olympics
Yvonne Tousek of Canada performs on beam at the 2000 Olympics
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.
Heather Mann (Great Britain) performs a scale with the ball
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
Xin Zhang (China) dismounts off the balance beam with a double pike
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
USA Women's Team
Alicia Sacramone, Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin, Bridget Sloan, Samantha Peszek and Chellsie Memmel win the silver in the 2008 Olympic gymnastics team competition
Alicia Sacramone, Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin, Bridget Sloan, Samantha Peszek and Chellsie Memmel win the silver in the 2008 Olympic gymnastics team competition
Chinese Group
The Chinese group earns the silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in rhythmic gymnastics
The Chinese group earns the silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in rhythmic gymnastics
2008 Olympics
Gymnast Alicia Sacramone at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Gymnast Alicia Sacramone at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
2005 World Championships
Alicia Sacramone celebrates after vault at the 2005 World Championships
Alicia Sacramone celebrates after vault at the 2005 World Championships
Daisuke Nakano (Japan) competes on floor
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
2009 - - US Nationals
Gymnast Nastia Liukin at the 2009 Visa Championships (US gymnastics nationals)
Gymnast Nastia Liukin at the 2009 Visa Championships (US gymnastics nationals)
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.
The basics of men's artistic gymnastics: the apparatus used, who to watch, and the scoring and history of the sport.
2000: The Vault is Set to the Wrong Height
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.
Cheng Yibing (China) performs a vault well above the horse
Chinese gymnast Chen Yibing vaults high above the landing mat
Chinese gymnast Chen Yibing vaults high above the landing mat
2008 Olympic Trials Day One
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
2008 - - Wheaties Box
The Wheaties box that shows Olympic Champion gymnast Nastia Liukin performing a leap
The Wheaties box that shows Olympic Champion gymnast Nastia Liukin performing a leap
#5: Nastia Liukin, 2008 Olympic All-Around Finals
Gymnast Nastia Liukin on the vault at the 2008 Olympics
Gymnast Nastia Liukin on the vault at the 2008 Olympics
Brandy Johnson
Gymnast Brandy Johnson competes on beam
Gymnast Brandy Johnson competes on beam
1988: US Team Docked .5 of a Point
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.
2000: Vanessa Atler Left Off the Olympic Team
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.
Jason Gatson (USA) on the parallel bars
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
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
2008 Olympic Results
The results and medalists from the 2008 Olympic gymnastics in Beijing.
The results and medalists from the 2008 Olympic gymnastics in Beijing.
#2: Marian Dragulescu, 2004 Olympic Vault Finals
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.
Svetlana Boguinskaya
Soviet gymnast Svetlana Boguinskaya competes on beam at the 1991 Worlds
Soviet gymnast Svetlana Boguinskaya competes on beam at the 1991 Worlds
2005 US 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
Shannon Miller
Shannon Miller's competitive highlights, gymnastics career, and more
Shannon Miller's competitive highlights, gymnastics career, and more
Terin Humphrey, 2003 Nationals
Terin Humphrey performs her signature triple turn on balance beam at the 2003 US Nationals in gymnastics
Terin Humphrey performs her signature triple turn on balance beam at the 2003 US Nationals in gymnastics
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.
2007 US Nationals Day One
USA gymnast Alicia Sacramone competes on beam at the Visa Championships in 2007
USA gymnast Alicia Sacramone competes on beam at the Visa Championships in 2007
Jennifer Parilla (USA) performs on the trampoline
Jennifer Parilla performs on the trampoline at a gymnastics competition
Jennifer Parilla performs on the trampoline at a gymnastics competition
Fabian Leimlehner (Austria) on parallel bars
Gymnast Fabian Leimlehner competes on the parallel bars at the 2009 Worlds in London
Gymnast Fabian Leimlehner competes on the parallel bars at the 2009 Worlds in London
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
Dmitry Bilozerchev
Soviet Gymnast Dmitry Bilozerchev competes at the 1988 Olympics
Soviet Gymnast Dmitry Bilozerchev competes at the 1988 Olympics
The Vaulting Table
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
The Uneven Bars: Narrow
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
Sho Nakamori (USA) performs a Kolman - - a full-twisting double flip over the bar
Gymnast Sho Nakamori performs on the high bar
Gymnast Sho Nakamori performs on the high bar
#7: Beth Tweddle, 2006 World Bar Finals
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.
Peter Vidmar
US gymnasts Peter Vidmar and Bart Conner celebrate at the 1984 Olympics
US gymnasts Peter Vidmar and Bart Conner celebrate at the 1984 Olympics
#9: Fabian Hambuechen, 2007 Worlds High Bar Finals
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.
2008 Olympic Trials Day Two
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on floor at the 2008 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Gymnast Nastia Liukin performs on floor at the 2008 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials
A Grip on the Bar
A gymnast on high bar
A gymnast on high bar
Hiroyuki Tomita (Japan) dismounts from the high bar
Gymnast Hiroyuki Tomita dismounts from the high bar in this gymnastics photograph
Gymnast Hiroyuki Tomita dismounts from the high bar in this gymnastics photograph
Beating Mental Blocks
Tips for beating a gymnastics mental block. Scared of a skill? Here's how to get past that.
Tips for beating a gymnastics mental block. Scared of a skill? Here's how to get past that.
Kohei Uchimura (Japan) does an incredibly high Kovacs
The 2009 world all-around champion, Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura, competes on high bar
The 2009 world all-around champion, Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura, competes on high bar
Shantessa Pama
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
Good Form: Split Leap
Gymnast Hollie Dykes performs a leap on the balance beam
Gymnast Hollie Dykes performs a leap on the balance beam
2009 - - ESPY Awards
Gymnast Nastia Liukin at the 2009 ESPY awards by ESPN.
Gymnast Nastia Liukin at the 2009 ESPY awards by ESPN.