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Gymnastics Updates: Paris 2024 Olympics | Women’s Balance Beam & Floor Final

Monday 5th August  Women’s Balance Beam Finals The Balance Beam finals for women’s gymnastics featured a series of challenging performances, with several gymnasts experiencing slips and falls. Many wondered whether it was the quietness that the athletes had to perform in. Suni Lee even mentioning to reporters, “I could literally hear myself breathing.” Highlights:  Alice D’Amato secured the gold with a score of 14.366. This … Continue reading Gymnastics Updates: Paris 2024 Olympics | Women’s Balance Beam & Floor Final

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From the Vault

From The Vault: Shawn Johnson

Born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1992, Shawn Johnson started gymnastics at a very young age, beginning formal training at around the age of three. Her natural talent and dedication quickly became apparent, leading her to competitive gymnastics and eventually to the elite level. Shawn rose to fame with her dazzling performances at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Her incredible Balance Beam performance captured hearts worldwide … Continue reading From The Vault: Shawn Johnson

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Best Balance Exercises for Gymnasts

One of the biggest components that contributes to the sport of gymnastics is balance. Balance is defined as the body’s ability to control its centre of gravity over its base of support. Gymnasts need to be able to adequately maintain their balance, especially when it comes to performing manoeuvres on a balance beam, tumbling in a straight line or performing a floor routine. Here’s some … Continue reading Best Balance Exercises for Gymnasts

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Best Gymnastics equipment at home
Advice for Gymnasts, Advice for Parents, Tips and Tricks

Best Gymnastics Equipment for Home Use

COVID-19 has changed the way a lot of us train since the closure of gyms, cheer stadiums and gymnastics clubs. The global pandemic left a lot of people panic buying different types of equipment and tools so that they could work out at home. Due to the massive demand for these products, many major sporting supply companies have found an increased demand for equipment that … Continue reading Best Gymnastics Equipment for Home Use

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