“It’s tough because if you haven’t been through a mental block, such as going backward in gymnastics ... puts in strong performances on the balance beam and floor exercise for UCLA and ...

In the best beam routines, the gymnast has no wobbles and, of course, no falls. (In reality, small balance checks are common.) Judges also deduct for poor form and excessive pauses between skills.

Simone Biles missed a medal in the balance beam final on Monday at the Olympics in Paris after falling off the beam during her routine leaving the star gymnast appearing visibly disappointed.

Wilton High School junior Camryn “Cammy” Pennucci has earned a rare honor in the gymnastics world: officially having a ...

PARIS, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Italian gymnast Alice D'Amato emerged as the surprise champion on the balance beam at the Paris Olympics on Monday after American favourite Simone Biles unexpectedly fell ...