Page 6 - International Gym Activity Book

THEAMERICAN TURNERsHistory ofGymnastics MusEUmBEAT BOARD USED FROM1850-19601ST REUTER SPRINGBOARD USED FROM 1960-19702ND REUTER SPRINGBOARD USED FROM 1970-1975MODERN SPRINGBOARDUSED TODAYThe Evolution of the SpringboardThe springboard has gone through many different structural stages over the years. Below are real life examples of the springboards that were used by gymnasts in the past! Can you imagine performing your vault using these springboards?6Ironically, springboards didn’t originally use actual springs. Lucky for us, modern springboards are well built and include actual springs.