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Gymnastics -- The Beautiful Balance of The Body

1998
Watching gymnasts perform you might think it is an easy sport--because they make it look so effortless. In fact it's a grueling activity that requires hours of practice and years of dedication. Gymnastics is not a new sport, it dates back to ancient Greece. Read about the fascinating history of this Olympic event, follow its development as a modern competitive sport, go behind the scenes and discover some of the star athletes of today's competitions.