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gymnast

[jim-nast, -nuhst] / ˈdʒɪm næst, -nəst /
NOUN
athlete
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The decorated gymnast and two-time Olympian recently competed in the latest season of “Dancing With the Stars,” finishing in third place alongside her partner Ezra Sosa.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Starting in the third grade, I trained at a gym to compete as an Olympic gymnast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Switzerland’s highest court has sent the case of Jordan Chiles’ disputed bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics back to the CAS based on ‘new evidence’ that might prove favorable for the U.S. gymnast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

US gymnast Jordan Chiles's bid to retain her Paris Olympics bronze medal will continue after Switzerland's top court sent the matter back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Reyna grabbed the giant’s bow and swung around on it like a gymnast, landing on the giant’s back.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan