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All ancient societies have been documented as having various aspects of gymnastics in their overall pattern of health and conditioning. In 700 BC the Athenians added gymnastics to Olympic competition; television coverage of gymnastics in the modern Olympics, combined with a heightened interest in physical fitness in general, has led to a resurgence of interest in this sport.
所有古代社会都有文献记载，在其整体的健康与体能训练模式中包含体操的各个方面。公元前700年，雅典人将体操纳入奥运会比赛项目；现代奥运会体操项目的电视转播，再加上人们对总体身体健康的兴趣日益浓厚，使得对这项运动的兴趣再度兴起。
