Gymnastic Timeline (English Class - IFBA - Matheus dos Anjos, Natan Costa e Ronildo Andrade)
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Johann Christoph Friedrich Gutsmuths / gymnastics
The first text-book about gymnastics was published. -
Friedrich Ludwing Jahn / opening
The first gymnasium was opened by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, the father of gymnastics. -
European Federation foundation of Gymnastics / Witch / 1921 / International Federation of Gymnastics
The european federation foundation of gymnastics was in 1991. Witch years later, in 1921, became the International Federation of Gymnastics -
Gymnastics / Olympic games introduction of Athens / men-5 modalities
Gymnastics was introduced in the Olympic games of Athens, only for the men and with 5 modalities -
first woman/ olympic games
In 1909, the first woman participated in Olympic games practicing gymnastics, it was in Luxembourg. -
women / internacional gymnastics competitions
In 1928, the participation of women in international gymnastics competitions was completely allowed -
More modalities
From 1956 onwards, gymnastics is defined as present today, with 6 masculine and 4 feminine modalities. -
Rhythmic gymnastics
In 1984, Rhythmic gymnastics was added to the Olympics. Also Mary Lou Retton became the first American woman to win the Olympic all-around title. -
Trampoline / Olympic debut
Trampoline / Olympic debut -
Carly Patterson / first American woman / non-boycotted Olympics
Carly Patterson became the first American woman to win the Olympic all-around title in a non-boycotted Olympics -
New scoring system
In 2006 FIG introduced a new scoring system for women’s artistic gymnastics. The new scoring system has two separate scores added together — a difficulty score, and an execution score. -
The Fierce Five
The Fierce Five won the US’s second ever gold medal in the women’s team competition.
