Unusual Sports
Tumbling
Tumbling is a form of gymnastics, which is performed without the assistance of props. It is sometimes referred to as floor gymnastics. Tumbling now is incorporated in the modern gymnastics floor apparatus routines. The sport, which was once a gymnastics event at the 1932 Olympic Games, involves tumbling along a mat performing flips, rolls, jumps, performing somersaults and handsprings. See a tumbling video of the Olympic champion in action. You may also see cheerleaders demonstrating tumbling as part of their floor routine.
Related Pages
- About tumbling at the 1932 Olympic Games
- more unusual sports
- videos of unusual sports including this tumbling video
