Gym Happenings
| Gold Country Gymnastics Booster Club |
National Gymnastics Day September 17th Gymnasts nationwide went upside-down to break world record for simultaneous handstands INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 17, 2011 – 20,478 gymnasts and fans from more than 100 gymnastics clubs nationwide joined together today to break the world record for most handstands performed simultaneously and bring the title back to the United States. At precisely 1 p.m. ET, 20,478 of participants throughout the country kicked up into a handstand to break the existing record of 2,402, set by Australian gymnasts in Melbourne to promote the 2005 World Gymnastics Championships. “We originally set the record of 1,072, here in Indianapolis, in July 2005 as part of the run-up to the 2005 Visa Championships,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. “Bringing the title back to the USA is a great way to celebrate National Gymnastics Day across the U.S and help build awareness and support for gymnastics.” Check the Girls and Boys Team page for a schedule of upcoming meets. |
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