Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: In physics terms, horsepower is used to measure the amount of work done. Work done is the mathematical expression of force x distance x time and is typically in ft/lbs/mins (Imperial) or Newton/Meters/mins (Metric). Horsepower was first coined by James Watt to measure the output of his new steam engines.
Okay the average age for a gymnast in the olympics is around 15-16 years old and most gymnasts retire at the age of 20, cause its an extremely tough sport to compete with younger gymnasts.
According to gymnasticszone.com: Oldest Gymnastics Female Gold Medallist. Agne Kelleti of Hungary was 35 years and 332 days old when she won medals on floor, balance beam and uneven bars in 1956. Oldest Gymnastics Male Gold Medallist. Manilo Pastorini was 41 years and 117 days old when he was one of the 27 members of the gold medal Italian team in the 1920 Olympic games.