Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part IV)
In Part IV of this series, I discuss the lasting influence of the 1996 Olympics in ending the “little girl” era of gymnastics.
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TMC Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part IV)
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