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  Special Olympics Gymnastics combines strength, flexibility and artistry. Competitions are offered for men in the artistic events and women in artistic and rhythmic events. As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped in competition divisions according to the athletes' ability level, age and gender Women may compete in up to four events in either artistic or rhythmic competitions. The artistic events include uneven bars, balance beam, vaulting and floor exercises. The rhythmic competition includes rope, hoop, ball and ribbon. Men may compete in up to six events in artistic gymnastics. Men's artistic events include floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vaulting, parallel bars and horizontal bar. For the well-rounded athlete the all-around competition offers an additional challenge. Men and women may choose to compete in every event, which qualifies them for the all-around. |
