: This piece covers the German national team’s historic decision to wear full-body unitards instead of traditional leotards to push back against the sexualization of the sport.

: An insightful look at Ohashi’s journey through body shaming and injuries, and how she eventually rediscovered her love for the sport through her viral UCLA routines.

For a solid look into the world of elite gymnastics—covering everything from physical maturation to the cultural shifts in the sport—check out these highly informative articles and studies.

: This article dives into the intense physical stress elite gymnasts face during childhood and adolescence, noting how it often leads to significantly late maturation.