A FEAST FOR THE EYES

No sport in L.A. will be more of a delight to behold than rhythmic gymnastics, a "new" Olympic event actually making a comeback of sorts to the Games. As the story on pages 236 to 239 explains in detail, rhythmic differs from the more familiar brand of gymnastics in the athlete's use of a ribbon or other paraphernalia and her own lithe form to create a pleasing, and often amazing, eyeful. U.S. women are just learning this sport, but clearly Stacy Oversier (right et seq.), Valerie Zimring (who makes her bow in the inset on the next spread) and Michelle Berube (who first appears in the top inset of the fourth spread) are no novices when it comes to serving up savory sights.

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BRIAN LANKER