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Physics of Gymnastics

These sites discuss the physics of gymnastics.
http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/physics212/
http://www.geocities.com/bright_effect/physics.html
http://www.needham.mec.edu/High_School/cur/mphy/np/gym.html
All of these sites were produced by students.
The site A Physics Interpretation of the Front Handspring Vault has annoying pop up menus but the site is worth it.

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