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a competitive sport in which individuals perform acrobatic feats mostly on a special apparatus in order to demonstrate strength, balance, and body control
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swimming in which the movements of one or more swimmers are synchronized with a musical accompaniment so as to form changing patterns
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steadfastness; to persist in an undertaking in spite of discouragement
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the flame represents a number of things, including purity and the endeavor for perfection
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a gymnastics apparatus only used by male gymnasts; made of metal or steel frame; the bars are made of wood or plastic or combined material
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a track-and-field event in which a jump for distance is made usually from a running start
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an artificial barrier over which racers must leap
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a person who is trained or skilled in sports or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina
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a long distance race
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the first American woman ever to win a gold medal in the all-around in women's gymnastics; her five medals were the most won by any athlete at the 1984 Olympics
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a gymnastics apparatus only used by female gymnasts; made of steel or metal frame; the bars are made of wood or plastic or combined material
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most medalled gymnast of all time; competed in the 1992 and 1996 summer Olympics
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a gymnastics apparatus for males only for swinging and balancing feats that consists of a padded rectangular or cylindrical form with two long handles on the top and that is supported in a horizontal position above the floor
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a swimming stroke executed in a prone position by moving both arms in a circular motion while kicking both legs up and down
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a large usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators
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a special event held to begin the Olympics during which athletes are honored
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firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end
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a people connected either by ties of blood or by common language, customs, and traditions
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a narrow wooden beam supported in a horizontal position approximately four feet above the floor and used for balancing feats in gymnastics
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member of the gold medal winning U.S. Women's National Team at the 1996 Olympic Games; generally considered the best all-around woman soccer player in the world
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the first American gymnasts ever to win team gold
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a much pleased feeling arising from some ability
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