Melanie Bell was never one to walk the balance beam, tumble across the mat or catapult herself through the air. But in her own way, the 31-year-old Oak Ridge resident shines as a member of the gymnast ...

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.

There was probably little doubt that when the U.S. women’s gymnastics team walked into the arena at the Tokyo Olympics for the team event, their leotards would embody some red, white and blue theme.

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 ...

Jade Carey, Sunisa Lee, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Hezly Rivera will suit up in the leotards made by GK Elite in Paris GK Elite Sportswear Team USA is all about that bling. When the U.S.

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Gymnasts without leotards? Aly Raisman says that's not the solution to problems plaguing her sport. "I was recently asked if gymnasts should continue wearing leotards," the Olympic gold medalist wrote ...

Women's Olympic gymnastics leotards have dramatically changed since the first competition in 1936. The leotards used to be much plainer and had little to no embellishment. But crystals — and lots of ...