Gymnastics
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Gymnastics
the origin of gymnastics
Introduced in Ancient Greece
mODERN GYMNASTICS
Friedrich Ludwig- "father of modern gymnastics"
Diffusion
Diffused through Germany, Sweden throughout Europe then England
diffusion in the us
Introduced by European immigrants
womens gymnastics
Vault
uneven bars
balance beam
4 in. wide & 4 feet off the ground
floor excersize
mens Gymnastics
Floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel and high bar
Men's Olympic gymnastics
First men's competition was added in the 1896 Olympics
women's olympic gymnastics
First women's competition was added in the 1928 Olympics
evolution
CHanges in equipment
changes in events
gabby douglas
Competed for US in the 2012 Olympics
Nastia Liukin
Competed for the US in the 2008 Olympics
Larisa LatYnina
Competed in the 1956 & 1960 Olympics for The Soviet Union
Nadia Comaneci
Competed for Romania in the 1976 & 1980 Olympics
