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Gymnast using core strength

Male gymnast balancing horizontally on stationary rings.

Gymnast demonstrating core strength required for the rings event.

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Rights: Roman Stetsyk, 123RF Ltd
Published: 21 June 2007Updated: 6 March 2019Size: 210.54 KB
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