Gymnastics has been part of the Olympic Games since 1896. That’s 120 years of twisting and tumbling, at least for the men. Women’s gymnastics first appeared in 1928, and has been included in every Olympic Games since 1936. The specific events have changed a bit over the years. For instance, rope climbing has fallen by the wayside, as has club swinging. The newest gymnastic event is trampolining, added in the 2000 Games at Sydney, Australia. If you’re wondering if the trampoline is something…
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