Still sticking the landing
For those needing an escape from the financial market turmoil of the past few weeks, the Olympic Games in Paris offered a welcome distraction. As usual, gymnastics was one of the most popular sports at the Games, with gymnasts delivering incredible feats of strength, flexibility and grace. They not only need to do their floor, beam or bar routines with precision and flair, but must also “stick the landing”. After tumbling and turning through the air, a gymnast must neatly land with both feet perfectly still. It takes incredible skill and balance to do so.