What Does It Take To Become An Olympic Gymnast?
If you have heard anything about the sport of gymnastics, then you have probably heard about gymnastics in the Olympics as well. Gymnastics is one of the most popular sports in the Olympics and the top gymnasts often are very well known after they compete in the Olympics. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be one of those young gymnasts competing on a global stage? It is a lot more than you might generally think. The US Olympic Women's Gymnastics team consists of only 5 members who are chosen by a committee that watches the gymnasts very closely to make sure they pick the best ones to compete in the Olympics. Most aspiring-Olympians practice 40+ hours a week and opt for home-schooling programs instead of attending school so they have more time to practice. Many people think this is bad for the Olympians because they are not getting a good education but others argue that it is all worth it. Once a gymnast gets past the committee and makes it onto the 5 member team, the