Rhythmic gymnastics Doodle on the fifteenth day of the London Olympics

Today’s Google Doodle is Rhythmic gymnastics, Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which individuals or teams of 2 or more manipulate one or two pieces of apparatus: rope, clubs, hoop,ball, ribbon and Free (no apparatus). An individual athlete only manipulates 1 apparatus at a time. When multiple gymnasts are performing a routine together a maximum of two types of apparatus may be distributed through the group. An athlete can exchange apparatus with a team member at any time through the routine. Therefore, an athlete can manipulate up to two different pieces of apparatus through the duration of the routine. Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation. The victor is the participant who earns the most points, determined by a panel of judges, for leaps, balances, pirouettes (pivots), flexibilities, apparatus handling, execution, and artistic effect.

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