Definition of gymnast
:a person trained in gymnastics
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the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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According to the USA Gymnastics website, Stacey is a men's artistic gymnast who graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in psychology in 2015.
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While in high school and college, Mr. Swan was a champion diver and gymnast.
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The group is headlined by sophomore defensive lineman Derrick Brown and also includes men's basketball forward Anfernee Grier, women's basketball guard Janiah McKay, swimmer Foster Ballard and gymnast Samantha Cerio.
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Daughter Riley, a high school sophomore, is an accomplished age-group gymnast, while son Gunner, an eighth-grader, plays basketball.
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The meet-up tends to attract up to 40 flow artists, parkour athletes, acrobats, gymnasts, and musicians.
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Yet the protocols designed to show gymnasts, coaches, staff and parents how to report abuse were muddled, confusing and not well enforced.
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A four-year soccer and lacrosse player for the Blazers, Barger began her athletics career as a gymnast.
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Gymnasts will also participate in acrobatic and rhythmic competitions.
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Origin and Etymology of gymnast
Middle French gymnaste, from Greek gymnastēs trainer, from gymnazein
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acrobat, turnerRelated Words
exerciser, tumbler; contortionist, equilibrist; aerialist, ropedancer, ropewalker, trampoliner, trampolinist, trapeze artist, trapezistGYMNAST Defined for English Language Learners
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