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Why was gymnastics created?

Privateprep101 ∙

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 12/15/2022

Gymnastics was not simply 'created'. It evolved over time mostly from contortion But there is a reason why it became famous. It started in circuses, as freak shows then developed into competitions and the moves developed into named, serious moves.

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