Gymnastics Collection

Horse of Selene from the Parthenon
Horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon, from the British Museums collection

Nadia Comaneci competiting in "Champions All"Gymnastics Competition
Nadia Comaneci competiting in " Champions All" Gymnastics Competition. April 1975 75-1923-008

The Womens League of Health & Beauty exercise classes, 1938
Health and beauty-a morning exercise class at Harrington Road, London, as conducted by Helen Stack(cousin of Prunella Stack)for the Womens League of Health and Beauty

Backyard carnival, 1800s
Children putting on a circus in the backyarrd, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Met Police cadets giving a display
A group of Metropolitan Police cadets in sports gear, giving a display of their athletic skills. Seven poles are held in place so that seven cadets can climb up and sit at the top

The Gymnasium - Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon
circa 1910s

Teenage (16-17) male gymnast practicing on rings against black background

Gymnast performing on square rubber floor mat, panel of judges on one side

Woman sitting on exercise ball
MODEL RELEASED. Woman exercising with an exercise ball (Swiss ball). A wide variety of exercises can be performed with this piece of equipment. It is used in the Pilates exercise system

Women Gymnasts: Women gymnasts from all over the world will be competing in the Champions All Tournament presented by the British Amateur Gymnastics Association

Lutz Mack with Nadia Comaneci with their trophies after winning the " Champions All" Gymnastics Competition. April 1975 75-1923-016

Gymnast high-flying between uneven bars

Brian Jacks
World Champion for the arm dips, Brian Jacks gives a demonstration. Jacks was a British judoka who won Britains first medal at a world championship, taking a bronze in Salt Lake City in 1967

Remedial Gymnastics
Diagram to show methods of curative gentle exercise

Indian Clubs Exercise
A diagram showing how Indian clubs are used in an exercise

The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Nadia Comaneci press conference. 26th July 1984

The 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. Pictured, a member of Romanias gymnastic team. 19th July 1976

Elizabeth Hotchkin of Bournville, Birmingham, Vaults at the B. A. I
Elizabeth Hotchkin of Bournville, Birmingham, Vaults at the B.A.I. Elizabeth, a member of the City of Birmingham Physical Recreation Association

Gymnastics arena

Elisabeth Seitz Germany London 2012 Olympic Games, Gymnastics, Womens Uneven Bars Stratford, London, England 06 August 2012 Date: 06 August 2012

Male gymnast exercising on a pommel horse, front view

Series of illustrations showing rhythmic gymnasts using the ribbon, hoop, ball, rope and clubs

Helsinki Olympics - Gymnasts
Three female gymnasts used as the subject for a promotional card for the Helsinki Olympic Games of 1952. Date: 1952

Chaps Exercise Regime
A variety of body exercises, requiring no special apparatus, that will keep any chap in good shape

Woman using an exercise ball
MODEL RELEASED. Woman using an exercise ball (Swiss ball) to do sit-ups. A variety of exercises can be performed with this piece of equipment. It is used in the Pilates exercise system

A men's gymnastic class
5312033 A men's gymnastic class; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a men's gymnastic class. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tossing the caber at the International Gymnastic Festival, Stockholm, Sweden (engraving)
8631285 Tossing the caber at the International Gymnastic Festival, Stockholm, Sweden (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (1857-1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Frauenturnen / Women's Gymnastics (colour litho)
8666323 Frauenturnen / Women's Gymnastics (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frauenturnen)

Letter Y: Gymnastics
DUV4216976 Letter Y: Gymnastics; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: gymnastics feast at the velodrome with war representation: young soldiers
LUX4798017 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: gymnastics feast at the velodrome with war representation: young soldiers, 1915; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209422 Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214981 Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Letter X: Little boy making the wheel, a real phenix: an X, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214808 Letter X: Little boy making the wheel, a real phenix: an X, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Little boy dresses as a sportsman sitting on an arcon horse next to his gymnastics teacher, 1890 - Cap: FT
LUX4714646 Little boy dresses as a sportsman sitting on an arcon horse next to his gymnastics teacher, 1890 - Cap: FT; (add.info)

Cover of the feminine magazine'Votre Beaute', 1925 (print)
PCT4297447 Cover of the feminine magazine'Votre Beaute', 1925 (print); (add.info.: Cover of the feminine magazine " Your beaute"" edited by the company de produits de beaute)

Acrobat performance of the American Brothers and Levater Lee Family, 1850s
NWI4759646 Acrobat performance of the American Brothers and Levater Lee Family, 1850s.; (add.info.: Acrobat performance of the American Brothers and Levater Lee Family)

Letter X and Y: Little boy making the wheel, a real phenix: an X. Forked trunk, horned goat
DUV4214797 Letter X and Y: Little boy making the wheel, a real phenix: an X. Forked trunk, horned goat, candlesticks with two beaks: big and small Y, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: hotels and beaches in Cabourg, gymnastics sceance, 1920
LUX4799263 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: hotels and beaches in Cabourg, gymnastics sceance, 1920; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14)

This is just the way I'd feel if you would say you'd love me (colour litho)
8656414 This is just the way I'd feel if you would say you'd love me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plan of an ancient Greek gymnasium (engraving)
8635055 Plan of an ancient Greek gymnasium (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of an ancient Greek gymnasium. Illustration from Hellas)

Dancer
Rob Li

France: Paralley Bars Figure of gymnastics by a whole class, 1910
LUX4754284 France: Paralley Bars Figure of gymnastics by a whole class, 1910; (add.info.: France: Paralley Bars Figure of gymnastics by a whole class, 1910); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France: Boys' denominational boarding school: Outdoor gymnastics training, 1900
LUX4808773 France: Boys' denominational boarding school: Outdoor gymnastics training, 1900; (add.info.: France: Boys' denominational boarding school: Outdoor gymnastics training)

Germany, Stuttgart: Stuttgart Prisoner Camp Gymnasium, 1916
LUX4723818 Germany, Stuttgart: Stuttgart Prisoner Camp Gymnasium, 1916; (add.info.: Germany, Stuttgart: Stuttgart Prisoner Camp Gymnasium, 1916); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

An early gymnastic class
3733836 An early gymnastic class.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an early gymnastic class for boys. Equipment included: parallel bars, climbing poles and ropes)

Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
3078187 Friedrich Ludwig Jahn; (add.info.: Portrait of Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778-1852) a German gymnastics educator and nationalist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Witness the grace and strength as Nadia Comaneci competes in the prestigious "Champions All" Gymnastics Competition. Inspired by the Horse of Selene from the Parthenon, these athletes defy gravity with their awe-inspiring routines. From the early days of exercise classes like The Women's League of Health & Beauty in 1938 to backyard carnivals in the 1800s, it has captivated audiences for centuries. Even law enforcement gets involved, as Met Police cadets showcase their skills with a dazzling display. At The Gymnasium - Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Devon, future naval officers train rigorously to master this demanding sport. In a dimly lit room, a teenage male gymnast practices on rings against a black background, his determination evident. Meanwhile, another athlete performs on a square rubber floor mat while judges attentively observe from one side. The versatility is highlighted as we see a woman sitting confidently on an exercise ball, showcasing her balance and core strength. And who can forget the exhilarating moment when a gymnast soars high between uneven bars? Prepare for an international showdown as women gymnasts from all over the world gather to compete in "Champions. " Lutz Mack proudly poses alongside Nadia Comaneci with their well-deserved trophies after emerging victorious. Gymnastics is not just about physical prowess; it embodies discipline, dedication, and artistry. These athletes push themselves beyond limits to achieve perfection while captivating our hearts and minds with every move they make.