the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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After Nassar — the disgraced doctor who pleaded guilty to molesting multiple young gymnasts — USA Gymnastics leadership promised wholesale changes to its safety protocols.—Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 11 May 2026 The Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast is a New York Times bestselling author, the founder of a girls’ mentorship program and a former Time magazine Woman of the Year — not to mention a college student.—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 May 2026 By contrast, 48 were wrestlers and 16 were gymnasts.—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026 Other snaps show the gymnast relaxing by the large pool overlooking the waterfront and cuddling with her dog.—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast
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Etymology
Middle French gymnaste, from Greek gymnastēs trainer, from gymnazein