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one who performs feats of physical strength, balance, and agility on special apparatus the years of training required to become a champion gymnast

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Recent Examples of gymnast During the season, which extends into June, WHGF also provides opportunities for young gymnasts to further develop their skills through competitive teams — once a youngster is skilled enough for team competition. Scott Talley, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025 Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson rose to the top of DWTS season 8 with Mark Ballas and came back strong in season 15, finishing second with Derek Hough. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025 The Olympic gymnast has joined the season-34 cast and will pair up with pro Ezra Sosa. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025 The lineup includes an Olympic gymnast, reality TV stars, beloved actors and actresses, a former NBA star, comedians and more. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gymnast
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“Gymnast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnast. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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