Gymnasts compete in many thrilling events that push their bodies to their limits. Pro gymnasts prove their strength, speed, and flexibility in eight events: the floor, the vault, the pommel horse, the balance beam, the rings, the uneven bars, the parallel bars, and the horizontal bars. Some gymnasts focus on special events. Each event takes specialized training and practice. But gymnasts who master all of their events compete for the all-around medal. From the balance beam to the pommel horse, explore the history of gymnastics events and the equipment that makes them possible.
Gymnasts compete in many thrilling events that push their bodies to their limits. Pro gymnasts prove their strength, speed, and flexibility in eight events: the floor, the vault, the pommel horse, the balance beam, the rings, the uneven bars, the parallel bars, and the horizontal bars. Some gymnasts focus on special events. Each event takes specialized training and practice. But gymnasts who master all of their events compete for the all-around medal. From the balance beam to the pommel horse, explore the history of gymnastics events and the equipment that makes them possible.
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