1997 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The 33rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships were held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 1997.
| 1997 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Malley Sports Center |
| Location | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Start date | August 31, 1997 |
| End date | September 7, 1997 |
The 1997 Worlds were notable because they were the first major contest to be held after the elimination of compulsory exercises. For this competition, tie-breaker policies were used. When scores were identical, the gymnast with the higher score in the preliminary round was awarded the higher placement in finals.
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