The sport dates from the 18th century; and, although some gymnasts participated at the Olympic Games from 1948 to 1956 in individual and group exercises, it was not until the 1984 Olympiad that individual competition became an official competitive event.
The Open was Martin's first competitive event since 2006.
The watchword, as in any competitive event, remains, "Wait until next year".
Some may be thinking about running in a competitive event, even a marathon.
The night's first competitive event was the skills challenge, a combination of dribbling, passing, and shooting.
The sighting of the first robin of spring has been a competitive event in my family, now involving three generations.
She entered her first competitive event at age 14. "I got a really late start," she said.
He said he knew going into the '76 Games that it would be his last competitive event.
The international federation's decision has unfortunately taken some shine off what should be a highly competitive event in St . Petersburg
For the men, the Open was the last competitive event before the Olympic qualifying season begins next winter.
"It was pretty scary how fast I picked it up," said Stricker, who has never considered using a long putter in a competitive event.
