12 Reasons Why Gymnastics Is The Best Sport In The World

As a self-confessed gym nerd, I often find myself creating this list in my head and now I am a Buzzfeed member, why not publish it right? If this offends anyone who likes Football, Soccer or any of the above; I don't care.

1. Gymnastics shows individuality

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Tired of looking like a carbon copy of all your squad's teammates? Well, as gymnastics is mainly an individual sport, you can express yourself however you want. Just like Marta Pihan-Kulesza (photographed), a Polish gymnast known for her eccentric and funky hair braids that she changes for every single competition! Fancy.

2. ...and age is just a number right?

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Typically, Female gymnasts have been known to hit their peak in gymnastics at around 17-19 years old but just try telling that to Uzbekistan's Oksana Chusovitina (photographed), who is still fighting fit to compete at her seventh Olympics in Rio next year. Fun fact: She has compete for three countries! How lovely.

3. We're not commercialized, materialistic money grabbers and we're proud of it!

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Winning an FIG World Cup event will win you peanuts compared to how much NFL or NBA players get paid, or for winning the Masters or Wimbledon. We don't turn up to events in our new souped-up sports car, nor do we sign sponsorship deals with sportswear companies for an eight figure price tag. Eugh, we've got some pride! If you ask me if paying someone to run around a sports field with a ball for $100,000 a week is money well spent, I sadly have to disagree.

4. College gymnastics has to be one of the most fun sports in the NCAA!

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College gymnastics is like one big party! Big hair, loud music & large crowds assemble as schools go head to head, grip to grip, to win against each other. It is quite the duel! Go Gymnastics!

5. We know we're never going to be as big as Football or Soccer but we don't care!

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Gymnastics is a growing sport with a largely, but not exclusively, female fan following! The likes of Football, Soccer, Basketball etc. are full of loud, annoying and frankly, rude drunk males. To be as big as one of these sports is unrealistic and to be honest, we don't even want it. So let us have fun and enjoy our sport!

6. For those who love to be well turned out, aren't the leotards just AWESOME?

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Leotards are identity for many international gymnasts because you wear your national emblem on your chest (or your sleeve!) and, going back to the first point, gives you some individuality! Who knew?

7. Gymnastics is definitely one of the most important sports in the Olympics

Since the first Modern Olympiad in 1986, Gymnastics has been included in the Olympic program and has done so ever since. Due to the fact, Gymnastics is one of the most valuable sports in the Olympic program. Roll on Rio!

8. Even though it's classified as an individual sport, there is much team spirit!

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There is always a team final event at a major competition whereby, three gymnasts compete on each event and those scores count towards a team's total score so the stakes are high! Even when gymnasts aren't competing as a team, they will cheer each other on because they're nice like that! Take notes, other sports.

9. Gymnastics success can launch you into mainstream celebrity stardom

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You only need to look at Nastia Liukin, Carly Patterson, Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas and the likes to realize that Olympic gymnastics success can launch you into the public domain and spotlight! I'm sure Dancing with the Stars will soon enough snap up the 2016 Olympic AA Champion for their next season!

10. There's a frickin' film about it!

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You are not a gymnastics fan until you have watched Stick it, male or female. The 2006 film, directed by Jessica Bendinger, perfectly summarizes the key elements of an elite gymnast's life. It's a classic!

11. Some of the male gymnasts are rather scrumptious, it has to be said.

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Gymnastics is blessed with some rather attractive males so another reason why Gymnastics is quite easy on the eye!

12. Overall, Gymnastics is pretty damn great!

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To conclude, I feel that Gymnastics has the power to change lives for both gymnasts and their fans and witnessing a great moment in gymnastics is so powerful! So beautiful.