American sports media hardly covers rhythmic gymnastics aside from some non-primetime space during the Olympics—during which commentators refer vaguely to “grace” and “beauty” far more often than...
The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony is now behind us, marking the official commencement of the Games. We at Athlete Voices embrace all sports, but we shine a spotlight on aesthetic,...
In the one other personal essay I’ve written about rhythmic gymnastics, I remembered that when I arrived at college after retiring as an athlete, I liked the anonymity that I thought would come...
Evita Griskenas is an American rhythmic gymnast. She was the 2019 Pan American Games Champion and placed eighth at the 2019 World Championships, earning a ticket to the Tokyo Olympic Games. In less...