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Enroll in a Class in July, Get a Play Sand Gift
Ready for your little one to discover their inner gymnast? Enroll them in an in-person gymnastics class this July and watch them build confidence, strength, and lasting friendships! Plus, sign up this month and we’ll gift you a FREE Play Sand set!
4 Iconic Moments in Women’s Gymnastics History
These iconic moments didn’t just earn medals, they changed the sport forever!
Gymnastics is full of amazing routines, but some moments are next level. We compiled some jaw dropping, history making performances that made the whole world pay attention. These five moments show why women’s gymnastics is one of the coolest sports on the planet.
1. Nadia Comăneci’s Perfect 10
Performing in the 1976 Montreal Olympics at just 14 years old, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci made history as the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 on her perfect uneven bars routine.
Before this performance, perfection in the sport was thought of as an idea, not within the realms of possibility. Nadia didn’t only raise the bar, she reset it.
Watch the Moment That Changed Gymnastics History Here
2. Kerri Strug Lands Her Vault on One Foot
In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, with the U.S. team gold on the line and an injured ankle from her first vault, Kerri Strug pulled through for the U.S. team, sticking her second vault on one foot.
This moment became a national symbol of determinations, sacrifice, and team spirit.
3. Simone Biles Lands “The Biles” on Floor
Simone Biles became the first woman in history to land a triple-double, a triple twisting double tucked salto at the 2019 World Championships. This skill is now officially named “The Biles I”, a skill so difficult it is rarely attempted even in Men’s Gymnastics.
This skill pushed the boundaries of human capabilities and cemented Simone Biles as the greatest gymnast of all time, even the scoring system couldn’t keep up with her.
See the First Time “The Biles I” Was Competed Here
4. Aly Raisman’s Comeback and Floor Gold
After heartbreak in London, Aly Raisman came back four years later with a vengeance at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She won silver in the all around and gold on floor in the most powerful, emotional routine in her career.
This is a redemption story filled with resilience, poise, and leadership.
Kids Birthday Parties, Now Booking
Celebrate with action-packed fun! Party activities may include obstacle courses, relay races, trampoline bouncing, tumble-trak hopping, rope swings and age games for all ages. Our staff handles the details so you can enjoy your child’s special day, stress-free!
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About Pacific West Gymnastics
Pacific West Gymnastics, with locations in Union City and Fremont, is a sporting facility that offers Preschool and Toddler Gymnastics, Boys and Girls Recreational Gymnastics, Trampoline & Tumbling, Girls Competitive Team Programs plus Seasonal & Summer Camp Programs. Request a Free Tour online.
We also do Birthday Parties!
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