Tumbling is a form of gymnastics (sometimes called Power Tumbling), that involves tumbling along a mat performing flips, rolls, jumps, performing somersaults and handsprings, which is performed without the assistance of props.

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The sport, which was once a gymnastics event at the 1932 Olympic Games. Tumbling now is incorporated in the modern gymnastics floor apparatus routines.

See a tumbling video of the Olympic champion in action. You may also see cheerleaders demonstrating tumbling as part of their floor routine.

Similar Sports

  • Gymnastics (general)
  • Floor Gymnastics — gymnasts perform a tumbling and dance routine on a floor space.
  • Rhythmic Gymnastics — uses the elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation.
  • Sport Aerobics — the objective is to perform high-intensity gymnastic moves in sync with background music. Also called Aerobic Gymnastics.
  • Acrobatic Gymnastics — team of gymnasts work together to perform acrobatic moves in combination with dance moves.
  • Aesthetic Group Gymnastics — a team sport where a large group of gymnasts perform coordinated continuous movements.
  • Cheerleading — a dubious sport in which groups of cheerleaders do routines that are subjectively assessed.
  • Wheel Gymnastics (Rhönrad) — athletes perform acrobatic and gymnastic routines inside and on a large rotating wheel called a Rhönrad.