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 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.
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 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.
2012 Olympic Gymnastics Team
The Olympic gymnastics team for 2012 on the women's side, now called The Fierce Five.
The Olympic gymnastics team for 2012 on the women's side, now called The Fierce Five.
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?
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.
Start Your Child in Gymnastics
How to find the right gymnastics club, what to wear, and the equipment you'll need to get started in gymnastics.
How to find the right gymnastics club, what to wear, and the equipment you'll need to get started in gymnastics.
How to Do a Back Walkover
Back walkover -- find out how to do a back walkover in gymnastics. Your step-by-step guide to a gymnastics back walkover.
Back walkover -- find out how to do a back walkover in gymnastics. Your step-by-step guide to a gymnastics back walkover.
Amazing Gymnastics Photos
Some of the most beautiful, daring and difficult gymnastics tricks are showcased in these gymnastics photos
Some of the most beautiful, daring and difficult gymnastics tricks are showcased in these gymnastics photos
Gabrielle Douglas
Gymnast Gabby Douglas -- a bio of Olympic champion gymnast Gabrielle Douglas
Gymnast Gabby Douglas -- a bio of Olympic champion gymnast Gabrielle Douglas
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
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
Motivational Quotes for Gymnasts -- from Famous Gymnasts
Inspiring gymnastics quotes from Mary Lou Retton, Shannon Miller, Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Svetlana Boguinskaya, and many more
Inspiring gymnastics quotes from Mary Lou Retton, Shannon Miller, Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Svetlana Boguinskaya, and many more
Picking the Best Grips for You
Gymnastics grips: Find out if you need gymnastics grips, how to break them in and care for them, and the most popular gymnastics grip brands.
Gymnastics grips: Find out if you need gymnastics grips, how to break them in and care for them, and the most popular gymnastics grip brands.
Alexandra Raisman
A bio of 2012 Olympic gymnast Alexandra Raisman
A bio of 2012 Olympic gymnast Alexandra Raisman
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.
Gymnastics Meet Schedule
Upcoming gymnastics competitions and meets in 2013 and beyond.
Upcoming gymnastics competitions and meets in 2013 and beyond.
Nadia Comaneci
A profile of Olympic and world champion gymnast Nadia Comaneci
A profile of Olympic and world champion gymnast Nadia Comaneci
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
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 Beijing Olympic all-around.
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 Beijing Olympic all-around.
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.
The Biggest Controversies in Olympic Gymnastics
From the ongoing age limit debate of the Chinese gymnasts, to the doping scandal with Andreea Raducan and arguable wins of Tatiana Gutsu and Dimosthenis Tampakos, find out the biggest controversies in Olympic gymnastics.
From the ongoing age limit debate of the Chinese gymnasts, to the doping scandal with Andreea Raducan and arguable wins of Tatiana Gutsu and Dimosthenis Tampakos, find out the biggest controversies in Olympic gymnastics.
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
What Is Gymnastics?
What is gymnastics? Find out all about gymnastics -- the best gymnasts, the different types, and much more!
What is gymnastics? Find out all about gymnastics -- the best gymnasts, the different types, and much more!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shawn Johnson
American gymnast Shawn Johnson wins beam at the 2008 Olympics
American gymnast Shawn Johnson wins beam at the 2008 Olympics
Become an Olympic Gymnast
Wondering how to become an Olympic gymnast? Here's how to qualify to the Olympic gymnastics team.
Wondering how to become an Olympic gymnast? Here's how to qualify to the Olympic gymnastics team.
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.
Front Walkover
Learn a front walkover by starting with a bridge
Learn a front walkover by starting with a bridge
All About Uneven Bars
The uneven bars, the types of moves being done on gymnastics bars, and the gymnasts proven to be the best bar workers in the world.
The uneven bars, the types of moves being done on gymnastics bars, and the gymnasts proven to be the best bar workers in the world.
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.
Nastia Liukin
A former superstar in the sport, gymnast Nastia Liukin 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 former superstar in the sport, gymnast Nastia Liukin 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.
Jordyn Wieber
All about Olympic gymnast Jordyn Wieber: her gymnastics career, her life outside the gym, and the cool skills that Jordyn Wieber performs.
All about Olympic gymnast Jordyn Wieber: her gymnastics career, her life outside the gym, and the cool skills that Jordyn Wieber performs.
Gallery of Shawn Johnson Photographs
A slideshow of World Champion gymnast Shawn Johnson
A slideshow of World Champion gymnast Shawn Johnson
US Olympic Gymnasts (Women)
American Olympic gymnasts from 1936-2012.
American Olympic gymnasts from 1936-2012.
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.
Gymnasts on Twitter
A directory of the gymnasts and coaches on Twitter
A directory of the gymnasts and coaches on Twitter
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.
2012 Olympic Results
The results and medalists from 2012 Olympic gymnastics in London will be posted here. Get all the results here.
The results and medalists from 2012 Olympic gymnastics in London will be posted here. Get all the results here.
Shannon Miller
US gymnast Shannon Miller competes on bars at the 1995 Worlds
US gymnast Shannon Miller competes on bars at the 1995 Worlds
Bela Karolyi
All about gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha -- the coaches of Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton, Dominique Moceanu and Kerri Strug
All about gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha -- the coaches of Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton, Dominique Moceanu and Kerri Strug
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
Dominique Moceanu
US gymnast Dominique Moceanu competes at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics on floor
US gymnast Dominique Moceanu competes at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics on floor
Rhythmic Gymnastics
In rhythmic gymnastics, gymnasts use equipment such as hoops, balls, ropes, clubs and ribbons to perform leaps, jumps and other moves. It's an Olympic sport under gymnastics.
In rhythmic gymnastics, gymnasts use equipment such as hoops, balls, ropes, clubs and ribbons to perform leaps, jumps and other moves. It's an Olympic sport under gymnastics.
Women’s Gymnastics Basics
All about the equipment and the competition in Olympic women's gymnastics
All about the equipment and the competition in Olympic women's gymnastics
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.
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
Carly Patterson
Find out all about Carly Patterson's gymnastics accomplishments, cool skills, and her life outside the gym, and get pictures of Carly Patterson.
Find out all about Carly Patterson's gymnastics accomplishments, cool skills, and her life outside the gym, and get pictures of Carly Patterson.
Dominique Dawes
Gymnast Dominique Dawes competes at the 1996 Olympics on floor.
Gymnast Dominique Dawes competes at the 1996 Olympics on floor.
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
Svetlana Boguinskaya
Soviet gymnast Svetlana Boguinskaya competes on beam at the 1991 Worlds
Soviet gymnast Svetlana Boguinskaya competes on beam at the 1991 Worlds
Brandy Johnson
Gymnast Brandy Johnson competes on beam
Gymnast Brandy Johnson competes on beam
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
Courtney Kupets
Gymnast Courtney Kupets competes at the 2003 Worlds on vault
Gymnast Courtney Kupets competes at the 2003 Worlds on vault
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.
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.
Nadia Comaneci
Gymnast Nadia Comaneci competes on beam at the 1978 Worlds
Gymnast Nadia Comaneci competes on beam at the 1978 Worlds
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
What Age Should My Kid Start?
Find out when a gymnast should start more serious gymnastics training.
Find out when a gymnast should start more serious gymnastics training.
Arabian
What the gymnastics skill Arabian is, with videos of gymnasts performing Arabians.
What the gymnastics skill Arabian is, with videos of gymnasts performing Arabians.
All About Floor Exercise
The gymnastics floor: the types of moves being done on floor exercise, and the gymnasts proven to be the best on floor in the world.
The gymnastics floor: the types of moves being done on floor exercise, and the gymnasts proven to be the best on floor in the world.
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.
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.
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.
Women's All-Around Medalists
The Olympic all-around medalists from 1952 (the first year women's all-around competition was held), through 2012.
The Olympic all-around medalists from 1952 (the first year women's all-around competition was held), through 2012.
2008: Ages of the Chinese Gymnasts Questioned
The Chinese gymnasts receive their gold medals for winning the 2008 Olympic team title in gymnastics
The Chinese gymnasts receive their gold medals for winning the 2008 Olympic team title in gymnastics
Deng Linlin (China) competes a back handspring on beam
Chinese gymnast Deng Linlin on the beam at the 2010 Asian Games
Chinese gymnast Deng Linlin on the beam at the 2010 Asian Games
McKayla Maroney
McKayla Maroney won vault gold at her first world championships, and helped the US team take the world
McKayla Maroney won vault gold at her first world championships, and helped the US team take the world
Gymnasts to Watch for the 2016 Olympics
These are the up-and-coming gymnasts to watch for Rio 2016 -- and the world championships before.
These are the up-and-coming gymnasts to watch for Rio 2016 -- and the world championships before.
An Illustrated History of Olympic Gymnastics
A photographic slideshow of historical gymanstics photos
A photographic slideshow of historical gymanstics photos
Olga Korbut
Olga Korbut waiting to compete at a gymnastics competition in 1973
Olga Korbut waiting to compete at a gymnastics competition in 1973
Dmitry Bilozerchev
Soviet Gymnast Dmitry Bilozerchev competes at the 1988 Olympics
Soviet Gymnast Dmitry Bilozerchev competes at the 1988 Olympics
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.
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.
All About Olympic Gymnastics
Everything you want to know about 2012 Olympic gymnastics: the history of gymnastics, the Olympic gymnastics schedule, the famous gymnasts of the past and present, the rules and scoring, and how to do gymnastics.
Everything you want to know about 2012 Olympic gymnastics: the history of gymnastics, the Olympic gymnastics schedule, the famous gymnasts of the past and present, the rules and scoring, and how to do gymnastics.
All-Around
: The term all-around simply means all of the different gymnastics apparatus. All-around results would
: The term all-around simply means all of the different gymnastics apparatus. All-around results would
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
2012 Olympic Gymnastics Schedule
The 2012 Olympic gymnastics schedule, with TV, live streaming, and events, as they are determined.
The 2012 Olympic gymnastics schedule, with TV, live streaming, and events, as they are determined.
Kyla Ross
Kyla Ross is a 2012 Olympic gymnast -- and an Olympic gold medalist.
Kyla Ross is a 2012 Olympic gymnast -- and an Olympic gold medalist.
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.
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.
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
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
Rhythmic Rules & Judging
All about the new gymnastics rules (Code of Points) in rhythmic gymnastics and what to watch, as a spectator, to really enjoy Olympic gymnastics.
All about the new gymnastics rules (Code of Points) in rhythmic gymnastics and what to watch, as a spectator, to really enjoy Olympic gymnastics.
Gallery of Nastia Liukin Photographs
Gymnastics Pictures of World Champion and 2008 Olympian Nastia Liukin
Gymnastics Pictures of World Champion and 2008 Olympian Nastia Liukin
2004: Olympic Rings Final
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.
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: 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.
Funny Gymnastics Photos
A gallery of fun and funny gymnastics photos -- featuring gymnasts such as Nastia Liukin, Alicia Sacramone, Chellsie Memmel, and more.
A gallery of fun and funny gymnastics photos -- featuring gymnasts such as Nastia Liukin, Alicia Sacramone, Chellsie Memmel, and more.
All About the Balance Beam
The gymnastics balance beam, the types of moves being done on balance beam, and the gymnasts proven to be the best beam workers in the world.
The gymnastics balance beam, the types of moves being done on balance beam, and the gymnasts proven to be the best beam workers in the world.
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
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
2012 Top Gymnasts
The best Olympic gymnasts to watch in 2012
The best Olympic gymnasts to watch in 2012
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
2004: Yang Tae-Young Protests His All-Around Ranking
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.
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
Full-In
: The term full-in means that the gymnast performs a full-twisting double back (two flips backwards)
: The term full-in means that the gymnast performs a full-twisting double back (two flips backwards)
Men's Gymnastics Basics
All about Olympic men's gymnastics: the competition, the qualifiers and the events.
All about Olympic men's gymnastics: the competition, the qualifiers and the events.
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
Where Are They Now?
What famous gymnasts such as Mary Lou Retton, Nadia Comaneci, Olga Korbut, Bart Conner, Carly Patterson and many more are doing now after retiring from gymnastics.
What famous gymnasts such as Mary Lou Retton, Nadia Comaneci, Olga Korbut, Bart Conner, Carly Patterson and many more are doing now after retiring from gymnastics.
Jaycie Phelps
Bio of 1996 Olympic gymnast Jaycie Phelps
Bio of 1996 Olympic gymnast Jaycie Phelps
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
Men's Rules & Judging
All about the new gymnastics rules (Code of Points) in men's gymnastics and what to watch, as a spectator, to really enjoy Olympic gymnastics.
All about the new gymnastics rules (Code of Points) in men's gymnastics and what to watch, as a spectator, to really enjoy Olympic gymnastics.
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
The Top American Gymnasts of All Time
From Shannon Miller and Nastia Liukin to Gabby Douglas -- these are the best gymnasts the US has ever produced
From Shannon Miller and Nastia Liukin to Gabby Douglas -- these are the best gymnasts the US has ever produced
US Olympic Gymnasts (Men)
American Olympic gymnasts from 1904-2008 on the men's side.
American Olympic gymnasts from 1904-2008 on the men's side.
Svetlana Khorkina (Russia) performing her floor routine
Svetlana Khorkina on floor at the Olympic Games
Svetlana Khorkina on floor at the Olympic Games
Kerri Strug
A bio of 1996 Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug, the gymnast who hurt her ankle on the final vault to win the Olympics for the American team
A bio of 1996 Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug, the gymnast who hurt her ankle on the final vault to win the Olympics for the American team
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
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
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
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
Stuck Landing
: When a gymnast lands a tumbling pass, vault, or dismount without moving his/her feet, it is called
: When a gymnast lands a tumbling pass, vault, or dismount without moving his/her feet, it is called
The Top 10 Sticks of the 2000's
Ten of the best and most memorable stuck landings of the 2000s -- the 10 best sticks.
Ten of the best and most memorable stuck landings of the 2000s -- the 10 best sticks.
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
Gallery of Alicia Sacramone Pictures
A photo gallery of American gymnast Alicia Sacramone -- a 7-time World Medalist and 2008 Olympic gymnast
A photo gallery of American gymnast Alicia Sacramone -- a 7-time World Medalist and 2008 Olympic gymnast
Amy Chow
Bio of Olympic gymnast Amy Chow -- member of the 1996 Magnificent Seven Olympic team
Bio of Olympic gymnast Amy Chow -- member of the 1996 Magnificent Seven Olympic team
The First Olympics in 1896: Vaulting
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
Cathy Rigby
Gymnast Cathy Rigby -- all about her gymnastics medals and career, as well as her acting career, where she's best known for the role of Peter Pan.
Gymnast Cathy Rigby -- all about her gymnastics medals and career, as well as her acting career, where she's best known for the role of Peter Pan.
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.
Rhythmic Gymnastics Basics
All about Olympic rhythmic gymnastics: the competition, the qualifiers and the apparatus.
All about Olympic rhythmic gymnastics: the competition, the qualifiers and the apparatus.
2012 Olympic Gymnastics Team Selection Procedures
How the 2012 Olympic gymnastics team will be chosen.
How the 2012 Olympic gymnastics team will be chosen.
Podium Training
What the term podium training means in gymnastics.
What the term podium training means in gymnastics.
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
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.
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
Onodi
What an Onodi in gymnastics is. The definition of the gymnastics skill Onodi.
What an Onodi in gymnastics is. The definition of the gymnastics skill Onodi.
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
Samantha Peszek
Find out all about Samantha Peszek's gymnastics accomplishments, cool skills, and her life outside the gym, and get pictures of Samantha Peszek.
Find out all about Samantha Peszek's gymnastics accomplishments, cool skills, and her life outside the gym, and get pictures of Samantha Peszek.
Trampoline Medalists
The Olympic trampoline medalists from 2000 (the first year the competition was held) through 2008.
The Olympic trampoline medalists from 2000 (the first year the competition was held) through 2008.
Iron Cross
: The iron cross is a strength move performed by men on the rings. In it, the gymnast holds the rings
: The iron cross is a strength move performed by men on the rings. In it, the gymnast holds the rings
2011 Pan American Games
Gymnast Shawn Johnson does a Gienger release move on bars at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico
Gymnast Shawn Johnson does a Gienger release move on bars at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico
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
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)
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
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
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
Danell Leyva (USA) does a layout Kovacs
Danell Leyva competes on high bar at the 2009 World Championships in London
Danell Leyva competes on high bar at the 2009 World Championships in London
Optional Competition
: Optional competition is a type of gymnastics meet in which all athletes perform their own choice of
: Optional competition is a type of gymnastics meet in which all athletes perform their own choice of
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.
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.
John Orozco
All about gymnast John Orozco, a 2012 Olympic gymnastics team hopeful
All about gymnast John Orozco, a 2012 Olympic gymnastics team hopeful
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
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