1.   As though somewhere, in a particularly lonely part of the world, there is betting on rhythmic gymnastics.

2.   She is the current two-time defending national rhythmic gymnastics champion.

3.   And many who know and appreciate the beauty and grace of rhythmic gymnastics wonder if it is really a sport or just a souped-up aerobics class.

4.   As for talent, except for Miss Florida, who performed rhythmic gymnastics, all the finalists either sang or played the piano.

5.   A possible result might be fewer sports in a Festival that does not include fringe events such as rhythmic gymnastics and ballroom dancing.

6.   A step in that direction was the inclusion of figure skating, gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and synchronized swimming, all sports that have attracted women to Olympic telecasts.

7.   Boxing, modern pentathlon, synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics are safe for now.

8.   Every four years, the international federation creates tougher rules for rhythmic gymnastics.

9.   For the Olympic Games, pick among rhythmic gymnastics, synchronized swimming, skeet shooting, handball, equestrian and pin trading.