Gymnastics is an emblematic sport of the Olympic Games, with competitions in both the men's and women's categories, including rhythmic gymnastics. In men's artistic gymnastics, gymnasts compete on apparatus such as parallel bars, floor and fixed bar, the latter being the highest in the competition. On the other hand, in women's artistic gymnastics, equipment such as the floor, beam and uneven bars stand out, with routines that have a maximum duration of 1 minute and 30 seconds on the floor and 1 minute on the beam.
The gymnasts are evaluated by six judges who take into account the execution and difficulty of their routines, seeking perfection in each movement. Additionally, to compete in the Olympics, gymnasts must be at least 16 years old according to International Gymnastics Federation rules.
Artistic gymnastics was first included in the Olympic Games in 1900, becoming one of the most popular and exciting sports in competition. Throughout Olympic history, countries like the United States have excelled in this discipline, winning a large number of medals and displaying a high level of excellence and skill in each competition.
In what categories do gymnasts compete in the Olympic Games?