June 23, 2014, is going to be a big day in downtown Pittsburgh.  2012 Olympic all-around champion Gabrielle Douglas will be on hand as Pittsburgh-area gymnasts gather to set a world record for most simultaneous cartwheels.  Douglas is visiting Pittsburgh to promote the 2014 P&G Gymnastics Championships and celebrate Olympic Day.

 

Douglas will participate in the festivities for Olympic Day and the world record attempt, scheduled for 12 noon on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.  Approximately 500 participants performing simultaneous cartwheels are needed to break the official record of 482.

 

“We invite any and every one to come down to the bridge to celebrate Olympic Day and cheer on the gymnasts who are trying to set the world mark for the most number of cartwheels at one time,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics.  “The combination of the world record attempt, Olympic Day and having Gabby in town makes this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

 

The world record attempt is one of more than 700 events taking place in more than 160 countries from June 14-30 to celebrate Olympic Day in 2014. Olympic Day, created in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games, focuses on the Olympic values and ideals of fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship. In the United States, Olympic Day events range from small gatherings to large, city-wide events that are feature athlete appearances, family-friendly activities and interactive learning experiences.

 

“Absolutely everyone is welcome to witness history being made in Pittsburgh,” said Tim Hassett, general manager of CONSOL Energy Center.  “Celebrating Olympic Day with Gabby and hopefully setting a world record promise to be a great experience for our citizens.”

 

For consideration by the Guinness Book of World Records, each participant must be registered, and participants will receive an Under Armour gift, personal items from P&G, and a complimentary ticket to the junior men’s gymnastics session on Aug. 24, which is the last competitive session of the 2014 P&G Gymnastics Championships. For more information on the day’s activities, visit PGChamps.com. 

Release via USAG.