The world jump rope federation has also been doing its part in promoting and bringing more attention to jump rope as a sport.
Jump rope olympic sport.
Jump rope sprint a future olympic sport.
I am on a competitive jump rope team that competes at regional and national competitions.
In the international sports federations.
The aau worked closely with the olympic movement to prepare athletes for the olympic games.
Yolanda demus elite track coach read more.
Technically the definition of a sport is something that you can compete in the uses physical exertion which jump rope definitely has.
The issue of whether or not cheerleading is a real sport also applies to jump rope.
The aau was founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sports.
They make sure that they successfully let it pass under their feet and above their head while the rope is being swung.
Rope jumping or skipping is not only a playground activity and exercise but also a competitive sport.
Sports for all forever.
After decades of struggle it would seem that finally there is hope for jump rope or rope skipping depending on which part of the world you live in to become a fully fledged olympic sport.
We have not idea who came up with this sport but it is inhuman how fast these people jump rope.
Rope jumping usually involves a single person or more jumping over a rope that is being swung.
Jump rope is definitely a sport.
Denean howard hill 2 time olympic gold medalist read more.
During its early years the aau served as a leader in international sport representing the u s.
Olympic jump ropes by the jump rope store.
The speed is mind blowing.
Coach belinda kane head track coach college of the canyons read more.
Try as hard as you can to stop watching.
Used by olympic and para olympic athlet.
Lashinda demus world champion hurdler read more.
Jump rope extends to the national level and will most likely be in the olympics someday.
Virginia beach convention center virginia beach va the 2020 aau junior olympic games will include two separate jump rope tournaments.