Book by Véronique Bury

LAUSANNE (SUI), FIG Office, March 9, 2010: Journalist and photographer Véronique Bury (FRA) recently published a book on the basics of Artistic Gymnastics.

Her instructive and informative book sheds light on gymnastics with an impressive simplicity, illustrated by a wealth of poignant and moving photographs. With extensive experience from various sports magazines, the author worked alongside the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) as early as the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

(photo: FIG staff with Véronique Bury on the right)

A short history and look into the origin of gymnastics establish a framework within which the reader explores why to choose gymnastics as a sport. Bury gives a detailed description of training techniques and practices, and explains the various gymnastics apparatus. Her short background on world-class gymnastic athletes leaves a lasting impression and encourages future generations.

“Je fais de la GYM”, the original French title, is particularly useful for young gymnasts looking to understand and perform the sport correctly with the help of Bury’s book. Yet readers with little or no knowledge of gymnastics may discover, upon opening it, a new and surprising interest in the sport.

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