wanderings

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Before the aerials, the back handsprings, the 100-meter dashes and relay handoffs, these seemingly otherworldly talents are still regular people.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

A former British gymnast has set a dizzying world record performing 36 handsprings in less than 30 seconds.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

When the family lived in Alabama, Jenni joined an adult gymnastics class, passing the time between Josh’s team practices by learning back handsprings on a long trampoline and swinging giants on the strap bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022

They are forbidden from doing the high-intensity tumbling seen in artistic gymnastics, like flips and handsprings.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2021

Toward the end, I paused a beat too long between two back handsprings that were supposed to flow smoothly together.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles