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Gymnastics
Gymnastics started in the 2nd
B.C. The first people who
performed were acrobats that performed in Ancient
Egypt. Gymnastics was started by men and women in
Crete during the time of Minoan. The sport was
developed from bull leaping. During bull leaping,
the performer would run toward the charging bull
and grab its horns. Then while getting on the
bulls back, the performer would be tossed in the
air and perform various midair stunts. Next, the
performer would land on the bulls back and end
with a flip for the dismount.
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