on the beam
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They were captivated by the choreography on the floor and the balance on the beam, by the work each gymnast puts into their routine and by the thrills of the best show in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
The 23-year-old Jarman, who won gold on Tuesday night as part of the men's team, delivered on the high bar, while teenager Evans shone on the beam.
From BBC • May 28, 2025
Lee did a straight-forward straddle split mount on the beam instead of a high-flying round-off, back layout.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024
The senior, who had a 10 on the beam Thursday en route to the all-around title, registered her sixth perfect score of the season on beam.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023
The first time I kept falling off the bars, mixing up my skills on the beam, and doing little hops on landing from my tumbling passes on the floor.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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