How+did+Gymnastics+begin?

 People started doing Gymnastics in Greece in the 1800s. Women did not take part in competitions until 1928. Gymnastic is a sport that has been around for over 2000 years. It is a very popular sport it is one of the most popular in the Olympic games! Trampolines have been used ever since the 1800s.  ' Gymnos ' was the Greek word for Gymnastics. Gymnastics has three basic events; Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics and the Trampoline. Nadia Comaneci was awarded a perfect ten at the 1976 Montreal Games. It was the first perfect score ever awarded.

