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gymnast

[jim-nast, -nuhst] / ˈdʒɪm næst, -nəst /
NOUN
athlete
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Ola's celebrity partners included wildlife presenter Steve Backshall and Welsh sprinter Iwan Thomas, while James danced with former international gymnast and broadcaster Gabby Logan, as well as The One Show presenter Alex Jones.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

American gymnast Kerri Strug was the star of the show.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

In 2024, the then-27-year-old Biles was the oldest U.S. female gymnast to qualify for the Olympics since 1952.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

The Times reached out to an agency that represents the gymnast but received no immediate response.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

“Katelyn Ohashi does both,” I argued, naming the gymnast who’d taken first place at Nationals.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

Since then, several gymnasts have taken legal action against the governing body.

From BBC May 21, 2026

In October 2023, Laura's case was heard and the ICP panel issued the lead coach at Laura's former club with a warning, due to their "serious concerns" about the approach to weighing gymnasts at club.

From BBC May 21, 2026

Think of it as a pep rally where family members hype the gymnasts.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

The constantly changing lineup means all gymnasts must be prepared for changes.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 7, 2026

The American gymnasts, famously nicknamed the Fierce Five, had just won artistic team gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, ahead of the gymnastics powerhouse nations of Russia, Romania, and China.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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