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What is the ribbon in Olympic rhythmic gymnastics? The ribbon apparatus is a stick made of wood or synthetic material, from the end of which extends a ribbon made of satin or similar non-starched material. The maximum stick diameter is 1 centimeter (0.39 inches) and the stick length must be between 50 and 60 centimeters (19.5-23.4 inches).
- NBC Olympics
Rhythmic gymnastics can be simply explained as expression through movement. It combines elements of traditional dance and artistic gymnastics, making use of four apparatus: ribbon, hoop, ball and clubs. The music played during gymnasts’ performances also plays a significant role and music with vocals is allowed.
Ribbon Spanish rhythmic gymnasts lean forwards, flick the ribbon and kick their leg up behind them at Rio 2016. Ribbon gymnastics is a mesmerising spectacle, with gymnasts creating beautiful shapes using a six-metre-long satin ribbon.
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon and rope. The sport combines elements of gymnastics, dance and calisthenics; gymnasts must be strong, flexible, agile, dexterous and coordinated.
- Worldwide
- Since 1984
Of the five rhythmic gymnastics apparatus, four are used at each Games – all four selected ones in the individual event and three in the group event. However, the rope has not been used at the Olympic Games since Beijing 2008, with the ball, clubs, hoop, and ribbon being the selected apparatus at both London 2012 and Rio 2016. Indeed, the ...
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Aug 5, 2021 · Jul 19, 2021. How to Watch Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics. In her parents’ basement, Griskenas danced to this strange song and as it ended with a thunderous saw of a violin, she...
