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After watching figure skater Ilia Malinin struggle at the Winter Olympics, gymnastics legend Simone Biles immediately reached out with support drawn from her own experience. The two American athletes connected over the invisible weight of competing under immense pressure.
Gymnastics legend Simone Biles called it "perfection" when Japan's Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi won their country's first Olympic pairs skating gold in Milano. The seven-time Olympic champion knows the pressure of defending a world title at the Games, and she watched it unfold beautifully on the ice.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells reveals an unexpected foundation for his basketball career: competitive gymnastics. The athletic crossover has given him unique advantages on the court.
Two gymnastics teams defended their state titles in South Dakota, showing dedication and skill on the mat. Harrisburg dominated Class AA while Estelline-Hendricks claimed Class A glory in front of home crowds.
A high school senior convinced her younger sister to return to gymnastics after a year off, creating one special season together. Their sibling rivalry is pushing both athletes to new heights in North Dakota.
The Daniel Hand Tigers just claimed their fifth consecutive conference gymnastics championship, proving that consistent excellence never goes out of style. While the Tigers dominated as a team, Valley Regional's Camile Pagliuco stole the show with an outstanding individual performance.
Brenna Huckaby lost her leg to bone cancer at 14, ending her gymnastics dreams. Eight years later, she became a five-time Paralympic gold medalist in snowboarding.
Laurie Hernandez, who won two medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is making her Broadway debut in the hit musical & Juliet this March. The gymnast turned performer will dance in the show's ensemble through mid-June.
When rhythmic gymnastics champion Svetlana Putintseva returned from retirement for one special performance in 2011, her toddler daughter became part of the show. The touching routine perfectly captured how mothers balance their own dreams with raising their children. #
Eastern Michigan University's gymnastics team dominated their first-ever matchup against Wilberforce University with a commanding 191.575-155.025 victory. The Eagles celebrated a perfect 3-0 home record while showcasing both veteran leadership and fresh talent.
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles just posted the highest all-around gymnastics score in the nation this season with a near-perfect performance that included a flawless floor routine. Nearly 10,000 fans packed Michigan State's basketball arena to witness history.
Olympic gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan received the highest civic honor from his hometown in Northern Ireland, inspiring the next generation to dream big. The celebration included a gymnastics display and the unveiling of a mural in his honor.