Rhythm & Ribbons
Gymnastics Equipment
©1986 (made)
©1986 (made)
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The ribbon is one of the elements of modern rhythmic gymastics: a length of ribbon is attached to a baton which the athlete holds and uses to manipulate the ribbon in various movements such as spirals, 'snakes' and throws.
Both the ancient and modern Olympics traditions considered gymnastics an important event; modern gymnastics has divided into the artistic and rhythmic forms. Artistic gymnastics includes the events such as rings, bars, vault, horse and choreographed floor routines; rhythmic gymnastics is purely floor-based and involves the use of rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon.
The first competitive event in rhythmic gymnastics was held in 1963 in Hungary, and the discipline became an Olympic event in 1984.
Both the ancient and modern Olympics traditions considered gymnastics an important event; modern gymnastics has divided into the artistic and rhythmic forms. Artistic gymnastics includes the events such as rings, bars, vault, horse and choreographed floor routines; rhythmic gymnastics is purely floor-based and involves the use of rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon.
The first competitive event in rhythmic gymnastics was held in 1963 in Hungary, and the discipline became an Olympic event in 1984.
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| Brief description | Girls' gymnastics ribbon set; made in the UK and other countries by Hasbro, 1986 |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Hasbro Industries (UK) Ltd |
| Object history | Gift of manufacturer (RF 87/131) |
| Summary | The ribbon is one of the elements of modern rhythmic gymastics: a length of ribbon is attached to a baton which the athlete holds and uses to manipulate the ribbon in various movements such as spirals, 'snakes' and throws. Both the ancient and modern Olympics traditions considered gymnastics an important event; modern gymnastics has divided into the artistic and rhythmic forms. Artistic gymnastics includes the events such as rings, bars, vault, horse and choreographed floor routines; rhythmic gymnastics is purely floor-based and involves the use of rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. The first competitive event in rhythmic gymnastics was held in 1963 in Hungary, and the discipline became an Olympic event in 1984. |
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| Accession number | MISC.232:1 to 8-1991 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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