10 Fun Facts About Gymnastics that Will Make You Smile

1. Gymnastics was first seen in ancient Greece, and was used as part of a training program by the army! 2. In America, the first official gymnastics club was founded in Hartford, Connecticut in 1881. 3. The balance beam is 4 inches wide and 16 feet long - that's a lot of walking!

4. You can actually get a degree in Gymnastics! 5. The most expensiveevent at the Olympic Games is gymnastics, costing over $15 million! 6. A gymnast can flip up to seven times in one second! 7. Gymnasts don't just have to be flexible - they also need to be strong! 8. The vault is one of the most exciting events in Gymnastics - it requires a lot of precision and speed! 9. There are many different styles of gymnastics, from artistic to rhythmic, to acrobatic! 10. Gymnasts use a lot of different equipment, including trampolines, rings, and bars!