uneven bars
noun
sports
: a pair of long bars that are supported by a base, are parallel to each other at different heights, and are used in gymnastics
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But even for Matthews, who won a gold medal with Team USA and an individual gold on the uneven bars during the 2023 Pan American Games, confidence can be fleeting.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Douglas, however, had a rough start on the uneven bars and decided to withdraw from the other events during the U.S. Classic.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 20 May 2024
Yet the reigning world all-around bronze medalist — whose high-flying routines on the uneven bars have gone viral — says there’s always room for improvement.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
The uneven bars have historically been the U.S. team's weakest event, opening the door for teams with strong bar workers, like Russia and China, to gain momentum.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2024
In the all-around final, gymnasts must compete on all four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 6 Oct. 2023
Olympic Gymnasts Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles Talk Body Shaming – and How to Beat It
With Douglas’ signature event being the uneven bars, the gymnast would be poised to help Team USA in what is historically the team’s weakest apparatus.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
In each, Lee performs a release move from the uneven bars using a reverse grip, catches some serious air, flips, and then twists completely before catching the bar back overhand.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 24 Jan. 2024
Douglas struggled on beam both nights of trials, with a fall each night, but her strength on uneven bars won her the spot on the team.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Douglas, however, had a rough start on the uneven bars and decided to withdraw from the other events during the U.S. Classic.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 20 May 2024
Yet the reigning world all-around bronze medalist — whose high-flying routines on the uneven bars have gone viral — says there’s always room for improvement.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
The uneven bars have historically been the U.S. team's weakest event, opening the door for teams with strong bar workers, like Russia and China, to gain momentum.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2024
In the all-around final, gymnasts must compete on all four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 6 Oct. 2023
Olympic Gymnasts Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles Talk Body Shaming – and How to Beat It
With Douglas’ signature event being the uneven bars, the gymnast would be poised to help Team USA in what is historically the team’s weakest apparatus.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
In each, Lee performs a release move from the uneven bars using a reverse grip, catches some serious air, flips, and then twists completely before catching the bar back overhand.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 24 Jan. 2024
Douglas struggled on beam both nights of trials, with a fall each night, but her strength on uneven bars won her the spot on the team.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
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