Welcome to Montpellier (France), host of the 31st Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships (19-25 September 2011). This short video shows some of the highlights of the finalists of this annual competition.

Heath Thorpe is on a roll. The out gymnast just won the Australian All-Around Championships, one of the country’s highest honors in his sport. It was Thorpe’s first win in eight career attempts. “I’ll have more words soon, but for now I’m soaking this in, and enjoying my moment,” he posted Wednesday

Robert Manson is a New Zealand rower. Manson was born in 1989. He is from a family of rowers, with his father Greg the singles lightweight national champion in 1985, and his brother Karl also competing internationally. He won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Rowing Championships.

Rhythmic Gymnastics is a combination of sports, dance and unique artistic performances. It is also about looks and attitudes. This video is a flash back on the Individual competitions at the world championship in Montpellier, France 2011.

Preparing for the Olympics is no laughing matter. As one commenter points out, it’s a full-time job. Thorpe, 22, has been openly gay in the sport since he was 18 and has confronted stereotypes in gymnastics. His day starts at 9:00 a.m., with conditioning and rehab. Then it’s over to the mat for two