Gymnastics at the Summer Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gymnastics-at-the-summer-olympics

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the olympic gymnastics disciplines?Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics
2. What is the year of gymnastics' debut in modern olympics?1896
3. When did gymnastics first appear in the Summer Olympics?Gymnastics has been part of the Summer Olympics since the first Games in 1896.
4. When were women allowed to compete in Olympic gymnastics?Women could first compete in Olympic gymnastics at the 1928 Amsterdam Games.

Artistic Gymnastics: A discipline comprising apparatus like vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise, demanding a synthesis of strength, flexibility, and artistry.
Rhythmic Gymnastics: A discipline that integrates elements of ballet, gymnastics, and dance, performed with apparatus such as ribbons, balls, clubs, and hoops.
Trampoline Gymnastics: A discipline where athletes execute complex acrobatic routines, including multiple flips and twists, while performing on a specialized trampoline.
International Gymnastics Federation (FIG): The international governing body responsible for the regulation and promotion of gymnastics, setting standards and overseeing major competitions.