From the ancient Greeks to Olga, Nadja, and Mary Lou, a comprehensive look at one of our most popular sports. How did gymnastics begin? What are the great gymnastic records, and who are the sport's unsung heroes? What's life like for a young gymnast today? How does the scoring work, and what do all those words mean like Gaylord, kip, and salto? This thorough and fun-to-read book answers all these questions and many more. The history of gymnastics, profiles of past and present champions, and lots of information about the sport today are presented by popular sports author Dan Gutman, as are trivia, statistics, and a glossary. There's everything here to inspire future champions -- or entertain those who just like to watch.
