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. Belongs here: gymnasts and weightlifters. Does not belong here: combat sport athletes who compete by defeating an opponent, grouped under Combat Sports.
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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 Browse By
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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.
Sources
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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