Gymnastics

WATCH: Nastia Liukin Makes Stunning Return

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 05.27.2012

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CHICAGO -- Nastia Liukin sat in her hotel room and pulled out her competition leotard – hot pink, of course. Just like that, all the jitters an...

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All Eyes on London 2012: Remember the Night Kerri Strug Made a Nation Cry

Ben Kerschberg | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: London Olympics, Gymnastics, 2012 London Olympics, Kerri Strug, Kerri Strug Vault, Olympics, Kerri Strug Gold Medal, London 2012, Kerri Strug Olympics, Sports News

The legendary Bela Karolyi told her that the team needed her second vault to win the gold. No pressure. The team needs you. The United States needs you -- and a 9.493.

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100 Toughest Athletes Ever

Bleacher Report | Posted 05.21.2012

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The world of sports wasn't always flooded with overpaid divas and emotional brats. There was a time when grit, fiery intimidation and consistent deter...

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Former Olympian Dominique Dawes Reflects On Gold And God

Kim Washburn | Posted 05.04.2012

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Elite gymnast Dominique Dawes knows how it feels to stand on the highest podium with gold around her neck. And she knows how one misstep in an exacting sport means going home early.

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One Flabby Duckling

Karen Bergreen | Posted 05.01.2012

Read More: Stress, Marriage, Mental Health, Exercise, Discipline, Fitness and Exercise, Weight Loss, Gymnastics, Parenting, Nordic Track, Healthy Living News

I have regrets that go back to the cutting of my umbilical cord, but I have never worked out and regretted it. Never. Not one time.

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Life Is an Audition: Recent Books About Young Adult Performers

Hilary Levey Friedman | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Carol Tanzman, Mckenna, American Girl, Gymnastics, Dance, Elizabeth Eulberg, Dancergirl, Take-a-Bow, Books News

While Take a Bow, dancergirl, and the McKenna books don't explicitly offer coping strategies for kids dealing with the constant auditions they must navigate, all the novels highlight the importance of friends in coping with competitive pressure.

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Getting The Most Out Of Life, One Chocolate At A Time

Sam Sommers | Posted 05.19.2012

In the smorgasbord-like taste test that is your daily social existence, remember to consume each proverbial chocolate as if it's the last one you'll ever experience. Doing so just makes life all that much sweeter.

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Cirque Du Soleil's Bug Life (Ovo)

Natalie Pace | Posted 05.07.2012

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Ovo simply embodies the essence of what made the world fall in love with Cirque du Soleil in the first place: Artistry.

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Lola Walters, The 13-Year-Old Legally Blind Gymnast

Posted 02.24.2012

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Most athletes have the benefit of seeing what's ahead of them -- an opponent, the bars, a vault. But for 13-year-old Lola Walters, she usually has...

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Rhythmic Diaries: 'Let The Competitions Begin'

Elaine Dai | Posted 04.23.2012

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I instantly snap into performance mode, salute the judges, and assume my pose. Everything goes flawlessly for a few moments, and then my ball routine transforms into a game of cat-and-mouse.

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14-Year-Old Gymnast On Her Way To 2012 Olympics

Universe.byu.edu | Amber Singh | Posted 11.30.2011

Read More: US Gymnastics National Team, US-Gymnastics, Gymnastics, 2012 Olympics, High School Sports, High School News, Mykayla Skinner, High School News

Some teenagers wish they could be a celebrity. Some celebrities wished they could have been a normal teenager. And some teenagers live the best of bot...

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Remember Dominique Dawes? The New Challenge She's Trying To Win

The Huffington Post | Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson | Posted 01.10.2012

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Fifteen years ago Dominique Dawes became the first African American to win an Olympic gymnastics individual event medal. Her epic stand-in for injured...

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Did You See That?! Top Sports Photos

Posted 12.31.2011

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Former U.S. Gymnastics Coach Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

AP | Posted 12.25.2011

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- A former Olympic gymnastics coach facing allegations of sexual abuse resigned Tuesday from his coaching and director posit...

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WATCH: U.S. Gymnast Shock World With All-Around Gold

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 12.13.2011

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TOKYO — Jordyn Wieber leaned against coach John Geddert, unhappiness and a bit of anger on her face. A mistake on uneven bars, and a smaller on...

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Short-handed U.S. Wins Gold At World Gymnastic Championships

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 12.11.2011

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TOKYO — Gathering her young teammates before they took the floor, Aly Raisman told them this was going to be a night they'd remember for the res...

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North Korea Launches Massive Dance And Gymnastics Show

AP | Posted 10.02.2011

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SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea has launched a massive synchronized dance and gymnastics show meant to glorify its leaders and unify its people ahea...

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Theater: Cirque Du Soleil's Zarkana Murky But Fun At Radio City

Michael Giltz | Posted 08.30.2011

Read More: Theater, Gymnastics, Radio City Music Hall, Acrobatics, Circus, Cirque Du Soleil, Arts News

Cirque du Soleil is a victim of its own success. Over the years so many of their new shows have popped up all over the world it's inevitable that expectations have been raised and lowered many times.

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WOW: Gymnast Pulls Off Astonishing Moves

Posted 06.12.2011

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Meet Jozef Wadecki, a Polish tumbler who can pull off some incredible moves. We are not sure when the video below took place, but it is simply amazing...

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PHOTOS: International Pole Dancing Contest Begins

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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TOKYO (AP) - Zoraya Judd says there is nothing she would rather do than pole dance. She's one of the best in the world at it and someday, she says, th...

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PHOTOS: Frighteningly Flexible Girls Showcase Their Skills

Posted 05.25.2011

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The annual rhythmic gymnastics championship arrived in Russia, and the host country is performing quite well. Girls from around the world are showcasi...

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Nadia Comaneci's Olympic Journey and How She Found Her Focus

Nikki Stone | Posted 05.25.2011

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Not long after seeing my first hero, Nadia Comaneci win the Olympics, I enrolled in a gymnastics class myself. I made great progress, and eventuall...

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Unbelievable Cheerleading Moves Look Like They Belong In Olympics (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Amazing Cheerleader Moves, Video, Cheerleaders Video, Cheerleaders, Gymnastics, Sports News

Whoa, cheerleading is looking a lot more like gymnastics these days. The pom-poms are gone, replaced by insane flips and extraordinary balancing acts...

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Chinese Gymnast Was Underage At 2000 Sydney Olympics, Officials Rule

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 05.25.2011

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The international gymnastics officials who cleared China's team of age violations during the Beijing Games now say...

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Shawn Johnson Injury: Olympic Medalist Hurts Knee Skiing In Colorado

AP | LUKE MEREDITH | Posted 05.25.2011

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson will be in a leg brace for six weeks and her training will be limited for six months afte...

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