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We are compiling a list of the greatest athletes from the sport of gymnastics, which will then be voted on and the winner placed on the shortlist of the all time greatest athlete ever (all sports). The first stage is to get nominations for gymnastics before the vote is started. See the current list below of top athletes, compiled using other published lists and visitor feedback.

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If you believe that there is someone missing from this list, please place a comment below, including any relevant details about the person.

gymnastics Greatest

The athletes below are listed in no particular order - once the shortlist is complete then you will be able to vote for who you think is the greatest of all. This list is not complete - if you know of someone who should be listed here, let us know using the comment form below.

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Related Pages

• More about gymnastics
• All time greatest index of sports
• Other sport specific lists
• More about the World of Sport

Old Comments

Commenting is closed on this page, though you can read some previous comments below which may answer some of your questions.

• Latynina almost 20 Olympic medals. Defies belief!
• Guest (2013)
  i think Mary Lou Retton is becuase her performance are flawless
• Nadia Comaneci - first! (Oct 2010)