Going for the Gold The Summer Olympic Games are held every four years The world's best athletes meet They all want a gold medal But only the best will get it What's one of the most popular events Gymnastics Some gymnasts do tumbling moves They flip and twist in the air Others dance with a prop They toss balls and spin hoops Still others leap sky high on a trampoline
US gymnast Gabby Douglas competes on the uneven bars at the 2012 Olympics
Rhythmic gymnasts use props such as ribbons to dazzle the crowds
Gymnastics was one of the first Olympic sports But at that time it was only for men Rope climbing was one early event Times have changed Today both men and women compete You will see three styles of gymnastics The most popular is artistic You will also see rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline
