Gymnastics

When it comes to men’s gymnastics, the floor exercise has always been a solitary and rarefied pursuit. Judged with an eye for artistic merit, showcasing dancing and flair alongside tumbling and feats of strength, gymnasts hurtle headlong across the carpet, completing Arabian pikes or double or quadruple tucks, before falling gracefully stationary as they linger in handstands or the splits. These lithe yet…