Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness, such as handsprings, handstands, and forward rolls.
It developed from fitness and beauty practices used by the ancient Greeks, including skills for mounting and dismounting a horse, and circus performance skills. In ancient times the term implied exercise taken by men in a gymnasium, a venue for intellectual and physical education.
It is often considered a dangerous sport, as the difficult acrobatic maneuvers often performed on equipment high above the ground puts the athlete at risk of serious injury.
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WWW.AAUNEWS.ORG » GymnasticsMurphysboro boy wins gold medal at AAU Junior Olympic GamesAAU Katrina Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:10:32 -0000
Originally published in The Southern on August 5, 2008
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By Scott Fitzgerald
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — Grant Berger, 9, won’t have much time to revel with his latest competition winning prize - a gold medal at the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games in Detroit during the weekend.
It’s back to training and practice as [...]
Gymnasts shine at championshipsAAU Katrina Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:32:48 -0000
Originally posted at www.masslive.com on July 30, 2008
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By Mike Bogen
MASSACHUSETTS — Open class competitors Rebecca Landry and Christina Catanzaro placed third and fourth in the all-around competitions in their respective categories recently, as a group of eight Pioneer Gymnastics School gymnasts shined at the recent Amateur Athletic Union National Championships in [...]
Ohio native receives national awardAAU Katrina Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:28:06 -0000
By Katrina Moton
DETROIT – Gymnast Rachael Arnold will be returning to Roaming Shores, Ohio, with a prestigious award in tow.
On the final day of gymnastics competition at the 2008 AAU Junior Olympic Games, Arnold received the
AAU Joel Ferrell Outstanding Performance Memorial Award. The award recognizes the athletic ability and sportsmanship of an athlete representing each [...]
OnlineAthens.com : NewsTolnay continues to rehabilitate shoulder injury Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:41:59 -0500
[The pain began to worsen for Tiffany Tolnay, but she kept going. The Georgia gymnast knew that something wasn't right with her left shoulder at the end of March, but she fought through the aching.
Kupets recovering nicely Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:41:59 -0500
[Just minutes after Courtney Kupets suffered a season-ending injury in March, the Georgia gymnast was already planning her comeback.
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