Balance beam at the Olympics
Balance beam at the Olympic Games
Overview
- The balance beam is a women’s event in artistic gymnastics at the Summer Olympics. Only women compete on this apparatus, and medals have been awarded since 1952.
Notable moment
- Nadia Comăneci competing on the balance beam at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Key facts
- Sport: Artistic gymnastics
- Years held: 1952–2024
- Reigning champion: Guan Chenchen (China)
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