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gymnast

[jim-nast, -nuhst] / ˈdʒɪm næst, -nəst /
NOUN
athlete
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American Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, made a series of Instagram story posts about "one of, if not the scariest experience of my life" and said she was resting in bed.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Javadli - a former international gymnast - has also been facing potential arrest for e-crimes - online offences - in the UAE after she livestreamed one of the showdowns last year.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

This decade, it has landed partnerships with the likes of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and singer-songwriter Alicia Keys.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

They were captivated by the choreography on the floor and the balance on the beam, by the work each gymnast puts into their routine and by the thrills of the best show in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Jaime became a superb gymnast, short and wiry like Nancy, and Nancy and Jerry had hopes for her in the nationals, if not the Olympics.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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