From the Vault: Nadia Comaneci
Gymnastics is a timeless sport and as decades go by it’s popularity and interest only grows. But how do the routines idolised from the decades passed compare to those today? We’re starting off this...
View ArticleFrom the Vault: Nelli Kim
Four years before retiring from her gymnastics career, Nelli Kim wowed crowds at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Kim won gold medals in vault, floor and team and a silver in the all-around behind...
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From the Vault: Kurt Thomas, World Champion Gymnast
Kurt Thomas, the first American male gymnast to win a world championship gold medal has passed away last Friday at 64. Thomas won the floor exercise in the 1978 World Championships in Strasbourg,...
View ArticleFrom the Vault: Nelli Kim
Nelli Kim was born into a Korean and Russian-mixed family. When she was 17 years of age, she made her debut at the 1974 World Championships. This is where she was first recognised for her talent, as...
View ArticleFrom The Vault: Simone Biles
We’ve looked at the past legends that have helped shape the way for gymnastics, now let’s have a look at one of our modern day gymnastics all-stars, Simone Biles! View this post on Instagram A post...
View ArticleGymnastics Moves Named After Female Gymnasts
Ever wondered why a particular gymnastics skill has the name it has? That would be because they are named after iconic gymnasts that have perfected these routines or are the first people to perform...
View ArticleFrom The Vault: MyKayla Skinner
The Gym Spot looks at retired artistic gymnast Mykayla Skinner, who took home the silver medal in vault at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Born in 1994, Skinner started in the sport of gymnastics in...
View ArticleFrom 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,...
View ArticleFrom The Vault: Li Xiaopeng
Meet Li Xiaopeng, a legendary figure in the world of gymnastics whose journey to Olympic greatness is nothing short of inspiring. His talent quickly caught the attention of coaches and selectors,...
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