Gymnastics is one of the longest existing sports. It has evolved from simple events testing the ability of a person to run, jump, swim, throw, wrestle, climb ropes and weight lifting, to a sport of speed, agility, grace, and acrobatics. Likewise, the athletes have become bigger and stronger, with more stamina and mental capacity. Today, gymnastics is often regarded as the toughest sport, both physically and mentally. But how did the sport of gymnastics get to this place?