Gymnastics stories, guides and history
An independent journal for people who love gymnastics: practical guides, explainers on every discipline and an archive of the European championships that shaped the sport.
Latest stories
Fresh guides and retrospectives on the moments that shaped European gymnastics.
Renowned gymnastics coach Leonid Arkayev passes away at 86
Leonid Arkayev, a renowned gymnastics coach, passed away on November 6 at the age of 86. He was celebrated for his success in coaching Soviet and Russian gymnasts, leading them to 77 Olympic medals and over 200 World and European Championship medals. A farewell ceremony is scheduled for November 9 in Moscow.
Exploring the impact of SandBar Callus Care on gymnasts’ performance
SandBar Callus Care has partnered to promote its products, which aim to improve hand care for gymnasts. The founder, RyLee Reid, emphasizes the importance of maintaining calluses to prevent injuries and enhance performance during training.
Tatum Drusch and Matteo Giubellini win titles at the Arthur Gander Memorial
Tatum Drusch from the United States and Matteo Giubellini from Switzerland won the women’s and men’s titles, respectively, at the 43rd Arthur Gander Memorial in Chiasso, Switzerland. Drusch scored 39.80 while Giubellini achieved 55.30 in their competitions.
ESPN announces extensive coverage for the 2027 NCAA gymnastics season
ESPN has announced extensive coverage for the 2027 NCAA gymnastics season, starting with the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad in Greenville, South Carolina. The season will feature multiple broadcasts on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+, including the NCAA Women's Championship live on ABC.
From the event archive
European championships, European Games and festivals from 2013 to 2020, kept as reference pages.
A gymnastics journal on a familiar address
For years, gymnastics-online.com was where European gymnastics published its calendar, entries and results. Today it is an independent journal. We write for the people who make the sport what it is: gymnasts at every level, parents driving to Saturday training, coaches, judges and fans who stay up for a beam final.
Our focus is simple. We explain how gymnastics works, from how scores are calculated to what makes a good club, and we keep a record of the championships that shaped the sport in Europe.
Why keep an archive?
Many websites still link to the old event pages on this address. Instead of letting those links break, we turned each one into an archive entry: what the event was, how the competition worked, what stood out and why it still matters. You can browse them by year in the event archive or by discipline on the disciplines page.
Disciplines
Eight disciplines, from artistic and rhythmic gymnastics to TeamGym and Gymnastics for All.
Guides
Plain-language explainers for gymnasts, parents and fans.
How Rotterdam 2026 hands out the first LA28 gymnastics team places
How artistic gymnastics teams qualify for LA28: three team places per gender at the Rotterdam 2026 Worlds, nine more at Chengdu 2027, individual routes and quotas.
Rhythmic gymnastics apparatus explained: rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon
The five rhythmic gymnastics apparatus explained: sizes, what each one tests, typical elements, common faults and what to watch in competition.
Trampoline, tumbling and double mini-trampoline explained
A guide to the three disciplines of trampoline gymnastics: how routines work, how they are scored and what to look for as a spectator.
Frequently asked questions
Is gymnastics-online.com the official website of European Gymnastics?
No. gymnastics-online.com is an independent journal. European Gymnastics, formerly the Union Européenne de Gymnastique, now publishes its official information on its own website.
Where can I find official results for past championships?
Official results are kept by European Gymnastics and the FIG. Our archive pages explain the context of each event and mention well-documented results, but they do not replace official records.
How many gymnastics disciplines are there?
There are eight: women's artistic, men's artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, acrobatic, aerobic, TeamGym and Gymnastics for All. Each has its own page in our disciplines section.
Can adults start gymnastics?
Yes. Many clubs run classes for adult beginners, and progress is steady with good coaching and patience. Our guide to starting gymnastics as an adult explains how to begin safely.
How often is new content published?
We add new guides and stories regularly. The latest ones appear at the top of the stories page.