An historical overview of notable female gymnasts in the Olympics, including Agnes Keleti of Hungary, Olga Korbut of Russia, and Nadia Comaneci of Romania.
The Olympic gymnast recounts the hardships that dominated her early career, describing her relationships with her parents and coaches, her humiliating public scorn by her father, and the family secret that opened an unexpected chapter in her life.
Olympic gold medalist Moceanu talks about her passion for gymnastics, her years of intense training, her favorite events, her coach, her teammates, and her family.
Gabrielle Douglas United States gymnast all-around gold medal winner at the 2012 London Olympics tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination.
2008 U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics : an unauthorized biography
Olsen, Leigh
2008
Profiles the 2007 World Championship U.S. Women's gymnastics team and their efforts to become part of the 2008 Olympics team; and describes the history of women's gymnastic competition.
The young woman who helped the U.S. women's gymnastics team win a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta describes her lifelong interest in the sport and the lessons it has taught her.