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The Introduction
Gymnastics is first introduced to the United States and its school systems.
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FIG is Formed
The International Gymnastics Federation, or FIG, is formed, pioneering international competiton for the sport.
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First Large-Scale Competition
The first large-scale gymnastics competiton is held in the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece.
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First Internation Event
The first international gymnastics event separate from the Olympics is held in Antwerp, Belgium.
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First Men's Team Competition
The first international men's gymnastics team competition is added in the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis, USA.
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Gymnastics is Officially an Olympic Sport
As of 1924, gymnastics is continually on the Olympics agenda as an official sport with its own events.
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Track and Field Events Start to be Removed
Where track and field events were originally included in gymnastics events, they now start to be removed.
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Gymnastics is Just Gymnastics
Track and Field events are finally removed completely from gymnastics events.
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Rhymtic Gymnastics is a Sport
Rhymtic Gymnastics is recognized by the FIG as an official gymnastics sport.
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Rhymtic Gynmastics is Introduced
Rhythmic Gymnastics becomes an official sport with the other gymnastics sports events.
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