When you think of contortionists, images of circus performers (perhaps a la Cirque du Soleil) likely come to mind. The bending, twisting, and stretching seem impossible — and never fail to mesmerize.

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A lot of gymnastics has to do with the center of gravity. The shorter a gymnast is, often the easier it is to get the rotation he or she needs, no matter the event. "Layout is the hardest to rotate.