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balance beam

NOUN
floor exercise
Synonyms
WEAK
horizontal bar pommel horse side horse stationary rings trampolining tumbling uneven parallel bars vaulting
NOUN
gymnastics
Synonyms
STRONG
aerobatics bars calisthenics gym horse rings trampoline trapeze tumbling vaulting workout
WEAK
body-building floor exercise free exercise

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Jordis Eichman has made the most of her limited opportunities, averaging 9.805 on the balance beam and 9.750 on vault.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

After sustaining a foot injury on her balance beam routine during a quad meet on Feb. 27 against Maryland, Ohio State and Iowa, Katelyn Rosen was sidelined for the rest of the competition.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

On the balance beam, Katelyn Rosen started with a 9.750 and Barros posted a 9.850.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Oklahoma scored a 49.615 on balance beam, an event in which it is ranked No. 1 nationally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

“He’s always hungry,” Lark says, walking a fallen log like a balance beam.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers