The Vault
Before the 1980s, which direction did gymnasts launch themselves onto the springboard?
Forward
How many feet off the floor is the beam?
4 feet
Routines can be up to how many seconds long?
80 or 100 or 90
90 seconds
What form of dancing do most gymnasts study?
Ballet
How long is the runway in vault?
60 feet
How many inches thick is the beam?
4 inches
How many feet by feet is the floor mat?
40x40 or 50x50 or 45x45
40x40
Which event in gymnastics is done to music?
The Floor Exercise
At most, how long do vaults usually last?
10 seconds
What is the most difficult salto element on beam?
A twist
How many tumbling passes are needed in floor?
4
Who won overall women's gymnastics in 2008 at the Olympics?
Nastia Liukin or Shawn Johnson
Nastia Liukin