With several different disciplines and multiple events, here's how to keep track of all the gymnastics competitions in Paris.
PARIS, France — Gymnastics, among the most popular events of the Summer Olympics, has long captivated fans with its jaw-dropping jumps and twists that often seem to defy the laws of physics. At the Paris Olympics, there are three different disciplines: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline. The sport was introduced at the first modern era Olympics in 1896, though women couldn't compete until 1928.
Women compete in the floor exercise, vault, uneven bars and balance beam. Men compete on the pommel horse, rings, parallel bars, high bar and floor exercise. FILE - United States' Simone Biles competes on the beam during the apparatus finals at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.This event, which combines the acrobatics of gymnastics with dance, is for women only. Rhythmic gymnastics has both solo and team events.
Rhythmic gymnasts perform short routines to music while utilizing a ribbon, hoop, ball and club. They're judged on difficulty, artistry and execution. The newest gymnastics event to join the Olympic lineup is trampoline, which made its debut at the 2000 Games in Sydney. In this event, gymnasts soar more than 8 meters into the air and perform a series of twists, bounces and somersaults. They're judged on difficulty, execution and airtime. Related Articles
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