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Gymnastics has its roots in Ancient Greece and was seen as an important part of physical education. Modern gymnastics began in the 18th century when Friedrich Ludwig Jahn introduced a new type of gymnastics that focused on physical training and strengthening the body. Gymnastics became an official Olympic sport in 1896 and evolved throughout the 20th century, with new apparatus being added and gymnasts developing new techniques and routines. Today, gymnastics is practiced all over the world and is recognized as a demanding sport that requires strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.