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Definitions

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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During the third rotation, the Bruins moved to the balance beam, an event they struggled with during their third place finish in Utah last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Former Pac-12 rivals Utah battled rare-shaky performances on balance beam — including a fall from All-American Grace McCallum — while Missouri never threatened second place, only recording five 9.9 or higher scores during the meet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

Closing the national championship on balance beam, seniors Emily Lee and Emma Malabuyo book-ended the Bruins final rotation with a 9.9250 and a 9.9375, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

Malabuyo represented the Philippines at the 2024 Paris Olympics and is ranked third in the nation on balance beam with a 9.925 average score across the first four meets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2025

He dribbled too high and moved slowly—like he was on a balance beam.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty