I don't get why it's just called "gymnastics" here in the US? There are Rhtyhmic and Trampolining programs here but they aren't nearly as successful, but other countries always seem to call it "artistic gymnastics"...but that's probably assuming artistry in the US is done at the bare minimum. LOL!
Let's see where gymnastics holds up against free running in the next 10 years. If it continues to grow at the rate it is, it will probably end up right up there.
@the80h I hope you're not saying that free runners will be equal to gymnasts (especially those in artistic gymnastics) because there's no way that any other sport will be equal to gymnastics. And that's not just physically; it's mentally as well. To be frank, free runners won't hold a candle up to the talent of gymnasts.
@JohnPhilipSousa519 freerunning is gymnastics in urban environments, theres no set obstacles, no padding. Traceurs have gymnasts, sprinter, long jump, climber, & other qualities that they have 2 B good at with precision. U have 2 constantly know ur changing environment. the mental part of freerunning would B more then gymnasts to constantly check environments figure out distance, power needed. gymnastics has been around 4 years, freerunning is just starting so theres not as much years behind it.
@the80h Yes, but gymnasts do more than running off of walls and jumping. They do it with form, grace, many rotations and flips, and that's only floor. They use three other apparatuses as well. Plus, that's only artistic gymnastics. There's also trampoline, rhythmic, acrobatic, and a few others. Gymnastics is the hardest sport in the world. These gymnasts above are collegiate. If you saw the Olympic and World champions, you'd be shocked.
@ShawnVikaKomova2012 do you think freerunners dont use strict form, with flow? do you thnik they only get on things and jump off? freerunning is movement.
@the80h Of course that's all very impressive, however I wouldn't consider that strict form. By the way, parkour isn't the same as free running according to "experts" so that last video shouldn't have been sent unless you know what sport you are "endorsing" to me. I suggest you watch Daiane Dos Santos on floor, Elena Produnova on vault, Shawn Johnson on beam, and Beth Tweddle on bars. That's only women's events too. There's men's as well.
@ShawnVikaKomova2012 let me first say, I'm not saying gymnastics isn't amazing. parkour is very specific. freerunning is seen as movement (parkour, tricking, so on). freerunners work on strict form just a different form. what you think good form in gymnastics is different from them. also realize gymnastics has such a huge background. parkour is extremely young. we dont have coaches ,any guidelines, or specific events we participate in. im saying give it some time. it will be up there
@the80h It definitely will and I'm, by no means, trying to discredit freerunning or parkour at all. I think it definitely deserves to be televised, the things they do are incredible.
Yea some people care
Basesteal 1 week ago
at least someone cares about us gymnast! :)
gymnast41078 1 month ago
at least ESPN cares!!!
TaylorSuydam 1 month ago
This is soooo cooolll(: i learn new things about gymnastics(:
dgracia548 1 month ago
dat ass.
MRSiL3NTxKiLL 1 month ago
What about mens gymnastics, WTFFFF.
johnzsinferno 1 month ago
I don't get why it's just called "gymnastics" here in the US? There are Rhtyhmic and Trampolining programs here but they aren't nearly as successful, but other countries always seem to call it "artistic gymnastics"...but that's probably assuming artistry in the US is done at the bare minimum. LOL!
ChainChomp2 1 month ago
@ChainChomp2 Haha, I know!
ShawnVikaKomova2012 1 month ago
I'm glad someone finally noticed what it takes to be a gymnast.
gymmonkey41 2 months ago
Wish they did one on men's gymnastics.
RandomCoked 3 months ago
It is my 1st gymnastics comp is december 3 and my bars r TERRIBAL and this showed wat to do!!!! My life is about gymnastics!!!!<33
fia5509 3 months ago
no shit gymnastics is one of the hardest sports in the world!
Gymnast1496 3 months ago
Let's see where gymnastics holds up against free running in the next 10 years. If it continues to grow at the rate it is, it will probably end up right up there.
the80h 3 months ago
@the80h I hope you're not saying that free runners will be equal to gymnasts (especially those in artistic gymnastics) because there's no way that any other sport will be equal to gymnastics. And that's not just physically; it's mentally as well. To be frank, free runners won't hold a candle up to the talent of gymnasts.
JohnPhilipSousa519 3 months ago
@JohnPhilipSousa519 freerunning is gymnastics in urban environments, theres no set obstacles, no padding. Traceurs have gymnasts, sprinter, long jump, climber, & other qualities that they have 2 B good at with precision. U have 2 constantly know ur changing environment. the mental part of freerunning would B more then gymnasts to constantly check environments figure out distance, power needed. gymnastics has been around 4 years, freerunning is just starting so theres not as much years behind it.
the80h 3 months ago
@the80h Yes, but gymnasts do more than running off of walls and jumping. They do it with form, grace, many rotations and flips, and that's only floor. They use three other apparatuses as well. Plus, that's only artistic gymnastics. There's also trampoline, rhythmic, acrobatic, and a few others. Gymnastics is the hardest sport in the world. These gymnasts above are collegiate. If you saw the Olympic and World champions, you'd be shocked.
ShawnVikaKomova2012 1 month ago
@ShawnVikaKomova2012 do you think freerunners dont use strict form, with flow? do you thnik they only get on things and jump off? freerunning is movement.
maybe you should watch some videos
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the80h 1 month ago
@the80h Of course that's all very impressive, however I wouldn't consider that strict form. By the way, parkour isn't the same as free running according to "experts" so that last video shouldn't have been sent unless you know what sport you are "endorsing" to me. I suggest you watch Daiane Dos Santos on floor, Elena Produnova on vault, Shawn Johnson on beam, and Beth Tweddle on bars. That's only women's events too. There's men's as well.
ShawnVikaKomova2012 1 month ago
@ShawnVikaKomova2012 let me first say, I'm not saying gymnastics isn't amazing. parkour is very specific. freerunning is seen as movement (parkour, tricking, so on). freerunners work on strict form just a different form. what you think good form in gymnastics is different from them. also realize gymnastics has such a huge background. parkour is extremely young. we dont have coaches ,any guidelines, or specific events we participate in. im saying give it some time. it will be up there
the80h 1 month ago
@the80h It definitely will and I'm, by no means, trying to discredit freerunning or parkour at all. I think it definitely deserves to be televised, the things they do are incredible.
ShawnVikaKomova2012 1 month ago
@ShawnVikaKomova2012 im sure both will see incredible advances in the years to come.
the80h 1 month ago
its nbd...
NicksGurl4evr 3 months ago
We just make it look easy.
minimnms247 3 months ago
DAUUMN i did not know we do that in gym :)
DiamondPrinci 3 months ago
Thanks for noticing, ESPN.
jonbonave 5 months ago 30
damn straight
WoahimaNut 6 months ago 3
That's why i love this sport.
morenodelaorilla 9 months ago 15
Thanks for uploading :)
TayTayandZoee 9 months ago