Legends of Women's Gymnastics profiles twenty-eight champions--from the Eastern Bloc gymnasts, like Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci, who brought a new athleticism to the sport; to Shannon Miller and her Magnificent Seven teammates, who dominated the 1996 Olympics; to today's stars, like Simone Biles and Suni Lee, who are bringing gymnastics to new heights. Illustrated with dynamic color photos, this book will be sure to wow passionate fans and aspiring gymnasts alike.
Legends of Women's Gymnastics profiles twenty-eight champions--from the Eastern Bloc gymnasts, like Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci, who brought a new athleticism to the sport; to Shannon Miller and her Magnificent Seven teammates, who dominated the 1996 Olympics; to today's stars, like Simone Biles and Suni Lee, who are bringing gymnastics to new heights. Illustrated with dynamic color photos, this book will be sure to wow passionate fans and aspiring gymnasts alike.