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What are the four women's artistic gymnastics events at the Olympics?

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Simone Biles of Team United States performs a flip above the balance beam during the Women's Balance Beam Final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. — gymnastics Simone Biles performing on the balance beam at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (delayed until 2021). She won a bronze medal in the event.

In women's artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games, athletes compete in four distinct events that showcase strength, agility, and grace. These events are:1

Vault: Gymnasts sprint toward a springboard, push off a vaulting table, and perform aerial maneuvers before landing.12
Uneven bars: Athletes perform swinging and hanging movements on two bars set at different heights.1
Balance beam: Gymnasts execute choreographed movements, including jumps and turns, on a narrow, elevated beam.31
Floor exercise: A routine performed on a square floor that combines dance, tumbling, and acrobatic elements with rhythm and harmony.1