Rhythmic Gymnastics kicked off at the Paris Olympics this week, reminding everyone that the human body is capable of physics-defying flexibility and hand-eye coordination. Athletes compete ...

Rhythmic gymnasts perform individually or in groups using hoops, ball, clubs, ribbon or rope. The sport combines gymnastics, dance and calisthenics.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — More than 300 gymnasts representing nearly 80 countries have gathered in Brazil for the 41st edition of the rhythmic gymnastics World Championships, marking the start of the road ...

This is a sports photo that I’ve always wanted to take. I was lucky and the athlete made the jump right in front of me. Instead of picking up the ball, she hit it with her chest and — BOOM! — there is ...

PARIS (AP) — Francisco Seco takes a closer look at his photo of Bulgarian Stiliana Nikolova performing in the rhythmic gymnastics competition: This is a sports photo that I’ve always wanted to take. I ...