Leotards are an essential part of gymnastics that not only boosts the confidence of the gymnasts, but provides them a lot of flexibility to do complex twists and flips, both on the mat and in the air.

Designing an Olympics leotard is similar to the craftsmanship behind a haute couture piece: There are mood boards, hand appliqués, and lots of trial and error. The ...

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READING, Pa. — From the outside, it’s not much to look at. A squat, boxy gray building on the outskirts of an industrial town. Behind the unassuming facade, though, is a house of sparkle. It’s where ...

Gymnastics—like diving and figure skating—is an Olympic sport where artistry and aesthetics are intertwined with athleticism. As Simone Biles and her teammates catapult and contort their bodies this ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. It took around three months and 33 different departments to produce the glittering leotards worn by ...

As the USA women’s gymnastics team dons the stripes and stars at the 2024 Summer Olympics, one Cornell alum is helping them sparkle. Jeanne Diaz ’10 designed the uniforms the gymnasts are competing in ...

Recent changes in New Zealand sporting dress codes have led to a collective sigh of relief in women’s gymnastics. No longer will competitive gymnasts be penalised for accidentally revealing their ...