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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 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

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

But those are just the basic skills that every gymnast builds on.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles