Here are some of the fun facts and interesting things you might not know about local and international gymnastics affairs:

i: Did you know that Clarie Danes (female lead in Romeo and Juliet) was a gymnast?
ii: Did you know that the first local gymnast to attempt a double-back somersault in the annual local championships is Cindy Tan, from CHIJ in 1998?
iii: Did you know that there are about 8000 locals involved in Gymnastics sports?
iv: Did you know that in 1949, gymnast Glenn Sunday walked down 898 steps of the Washington Monument...on his hands?
v: Did you know that forces up to 13 times body weight were found in dismounts from the balance beam?
vi: Did you know that one-handed vault movements were performed, until 1989 when it was declared "illegal"?
vii: Did you know that floor mats were once made of horsehair and straw until 1965?
viii: Did you know that Singapore's last gold medal won in an international competition was in 1979, two decades ago?
ix: Did you know that Lisa Ang(host of "At Home With...") was a gymnast?

22 December 2001 1545 hrs (GMT) 2345 hrs (SST)