How tall is too tall for gymnastics?

How tall is too tall for gymnastics?

Most athletic femal gymnasts are 5 feet or less. One gold medal Olympic winner from Russia was unusually tall at 5’4”. Rhythmic gymnastics, the kind with ribbons, balls and hoops has no maximum height limit.

Are there any tall female gymnasts?

Marie-Sophie Hindermann of Germany, at 5′9″, is the tallest female gymnast with a successful international career. She competed at the 2008 Olympics.

What’s the average height of a female gymnast?

In fact, over the past 30 years, the average elite female gymnast has shrunk from about 5-foot-3 on average to about 4-foot-9.

Is gymnastics harder if your tall?

The general consensus is yes. However, gymnastics will be harder if you are tall, but not impossible.