Down
| 2. | a narrow wooden beam supported in a horizontal position approximately four feet above the floor and used for balancing feats in gymnastics (2 words) |
| 4. | 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 (2 words) |
| 5. | 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 (3 words) |
| 6. | firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end |
| 7. | an artificial barrier over which racers must leap |
| 8. | the flame represents a number of things, including purity and the endeavor for perfection (2 words) |
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Across
| 1. | 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 (2 words) |
| 3. | a person who is trained or skilled in sports or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina |
| 9. | 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 (2 words) |
| 10. | the first American gymnasts ever to win team gold (3 words) |
| 11. | most medalled gymnast of all time; competed in the 1992 and 1996 summer Olympics (2 words) |
| 12. | steadfastness; to persist in an undertaking in spite of discouragement |
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