As U.S. rhythmic gymnast Evita Griskenas finished her final routine at the 2024 Olympics on Thursday, her emotions rushed to the surface. The gratitude. The relief. The pride. The exhaustion.

Rhythmic Gymnastics kicked off at the Paris Olympics this week, reminding everyone that the human body is capable of physics-defying flexibility and hand-eye coordination.

Rhythmic gymnast Darja Varfolomeev from Germany won the gold medal during the individual all-around final at the Paris Olympics. But how do rhythmic and artistic gymnastics differ? Find out here.