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uneven parallel barsEvent in women's gymnastics in which a pair of wooden bars supported horizontally above the floor at different heights is used to perform acrobatic feats. The apparatus allows a great variety of movements, but hanging and swinging exercises predominate. It became an Olympic event in 1936. See also parallel bars. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Richardson, who won uneven bars and balance beam titles in 2003, received two 10s from judges and a standing ovation from the sellout crowd at Gill Coliseum. The latest parallel bars, uneven bars, rings, vaulting boards, and horses contain a mixture of wood and fiberglass, flexible glass threads that are stronger than steel. Judges viewed videotapes on which four accomplished female gymnasts performed 48 moves from the four events in the women's competition -- vault, uneven bars, balance beamand floor exercise. |
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