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gymnast

[jim-nast, -nuhst] / ˈdʒɪm næst, -nəst /
NOUN
athlete
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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

With every pike in midair, every perfect landing, every Yurchenko off the vault, the Reeses’ connection with each gymnast grows and their commitment to the team becomes deeper.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

In an announcement last year unveiling the 2026 medals, Italian rhythmic gymnast Alessia Maurelli said, “An Olympic medal is never just a piece of metal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

A keen gymnast and ice skater as a child, she was told she would not succeed in those sports because of her height.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

That’s how my journey as an elite gymnast began—with a defeat that put an ache in my heart and doubts in my mind.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles