27 Jul 2022

ComGames: male gymnasts peak conveniently for elite level

From First Up, 5:45 am on 27 July 2022

Male gymnasts continue to outnumber their female peers in New Zealand teams selected for pinnacle events. Junior gymnastics is dominated by girls but a higher percentage of the boys get a shot at the elite level. New Zealand is sending five male artistic gymnasts and two female rhythmic gymnasts to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games As Felicity Reid reports those involved in the sport don't see the disparity changing in a hurry.