Nationality groups athletes by the country each one represented. Wikipedia describes Pele as "a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward," a nationality he represented on the pitch to win three World Cups. This dimension shows which countries produced the athletes behind a given sport's history.
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Defining CharacteristicGymnastics is a group of sports that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, artistry and endurance. 1 Turkey
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Why are gymnasts and weightlifters grouped in the same athlete category?
Both are judged on a single measured or scored performance rather than on defeating an opponent directly.
This subcategory groups athletes who competed in gymnastics or weightlifting, individual sports judged on a single measured or scored physical performance rather than on defeating an opponent directly. Combat sport athletes, who compete by defeating an opponent, are grouped separately under Combat Sports.
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1. Wikipedia: Gymnastics
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Gymnastics is a group of sports that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, artistry and endurance.
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