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Who Competes in Rhythmic Gymnastics? Ever since rhythmic gymnastics was added to the Olympic program, only female gymnasts have been eligible to compete in the sport. Most rhythmic gymnasts begin the sport when they are very young. Participants are eligible to compete in International and Olympic Games on January 1st of their 16th year. Although most rhythmic gymnasts are females, there are some men in the sport. The most notable male rhythmic gymnasts are from Japan. Unlike traditional rhythmic gymnastics, males in this sport often add martial art skills and tumbling to their rhythmic routines.