floor exercise
noun
: an event in gymnastics competition consisting of various ballet and tumbling movements (such as jumps, somersaults, and handstands) performed without apparatus
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For the first time since February 2022, the graduate student competed in three events Saturday — beam, floor exercise and vault — showcasing her versatility to lead UCLA gymnastics to a third-place score of 195.250 at the American Gold Women’s Gymnastics Classic at Frontwave Arena.
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Yoga mats are thin, and the floor exercises may feel uncomfortable without a cushioned mat.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
In addition to winning the 2024 team title, Aleah was the 2024 NCAA Champion on floor exercise, a seven-time All-American, and owns perfect 10.0s on every event except the uneven bars.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Since becoming an elite gymnast in 2020, Lincoln has dominated the competition on floor exercise, with highlights coming in the form of a Pan American title, Winter Cup title, and the U.S. silver medal (behind only Simone Biles).
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Yoga mats are thin, and the floor exercises may feel uncomfortable without a cushioned mat.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
In addition to winning the 2024 team title, Aleah was the 2024 NCAA Champion on floor exercise, a seven-time All-American, and owns perfect 10.0s on every event except the uneven bars.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Since becoming an elite gymnast in 2020, Lincoln has dominated the competition on floor exercise, with highlights coming in the form of a Pan American title, Winter Cup title, and the U.S. silver medal (behind only Simone Biles).
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Floor exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20exercise. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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