Olympic Games are a celebration of the peak of human physical achievement. It is not surprising that participants are improving there techniques over the years.

1960s vs 2012 Olympic Gymnastics

One reason for this improvement is that participants are starting early in life to learn the craft. They also spend insane amount of time every day to hone their craft.

Patents like this might be helping them in this endeavor: A bed convertible into espaliers for the practice of gymnastics.

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