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Gymnastics Equipment |
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Each gymnastics event uses specialized equipment designed according to international standards. |
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Floor Exercise Mat |
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A spring-supported floor used for tumbling and artistic routines.
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Vault Table |
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Athletes sprint toward the vault, push off a springboard, and perform aerial movements before landing. |
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Balance Beam |
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Used only in women's artistic gymnastics.
The beam is approximately:
* 5 meters long
* 10 centimeters wide
Athletes perform:
* Turns
* Jumps
* Leaps
* Acrobatic skills |
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Uneven Bars |
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Used by women for swinging, releasing, and catching skills. |
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Parallel Bars |
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Used by men for strength, swinging, and balancing movements. |
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Horizontal Bar |
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Athletes perform giant swings and release moves before landing.
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Still Rings |
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Require exceptional upper-body strength and control. |
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Pommel Horse |
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Athletes perform continuous circular leg movements without touching the apparatus.
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Trampoline |
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Specially designed for high-performance aerial routines. |
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Safety Equipment |
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* Landing mats
* Wrist guards
* Hand grips
* Chalk
* Spotting belts
* Protective padding
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Basic Gymnastics Skills |
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Beginners typically learn:
* Forward Roll
* Backward Roll
* Cartwheel
* Handstand
* Bridge
* Round-Off
* Split
* Front Walkover
* Back Walkover
* Handspring |
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Advanced athletes later develop:
* Backflips
* Front flips
* Double somersaults
* Triple twists
* Release skills
* Complex aerial combinations |
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