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Male sports heroes adorn posters, trading cards and lunch boxes, inspiring young athletes to work hard and strive for greatness. What little boy in America wouldn't recognize the name or face of a superstar such as David Beckham, Big Ben or Kobe Bryant?
In Tri-State gyms, some parents and their young sons also gain inspiration from accomplishments of lesser-known athletic idols. NCAA champ Brandon Wynn and USA Olympic team leader Jonathan Horton are two big names in the current men's gymnastics world. They and other award-winning gymnasts are increasingly more recognizable among the general public as men's gymnastics gains popularity.See the full content of this document
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Flipping for Gymnastics Proponents Point to Coordination, Strength, Flexibility and Discipline As Benefits for Boys
Enthusiasts of boys' gymnastics are a small but passionate group, offering a variety of reasons for loving their sport. Young male gymnasts say that it's fun to tumble and flip. Coaches assert that parti...
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