FAQs About World Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a fast growing sport. Many gymnasts hope to accomplish competing in a world competition. The highest completion is the Olympics. Only a fraction of gymnasts ever achieve this goal. The only way for a gymnast to make it to the Olympics is with hard work and dedication.

Q: Do world gymnasts have to have a certain level of education in order to compete?

A: No, there is no educational requirement in order to compete in gymnastics.

Q: What is the official governing body for world gymnastics?

A: The International Gymnastics Federation.

Q: How much of a salary do gymnasts make?

A: Gymnasts do not have a set salary. The only take home pay they receive is cash prizes for competitions. Some gymnasts arrange endorsement deals.

Q: What country has the highest level of won medals?

A: The USSR has won the most medals out of any of the countries that have competed.

Q: How expensive is it to practice gymnastics?

A: Floor gymnastics is not expensive to practice. The main cost with gymnastics is the cost of a trainer.

Q: Can a gymnast use steroids or body enhancing drugs to better their performance?

A: No, using any drugs is against the rules. A gymnast who is found with drugs in their system can be disqualified or banned from competing.

Q: What are the health risks involved in practicing gymnastics?

A: As with any sport, gymnastics has health risks. The main risks are broken bones or sprains.

Q: How young are gymnasts when they start practicing?

A: They start at all ages. Most start under the age of 5.