Russians Begin Rout at Rhythmic Worlds

The headline on Amanda Turner’s IG post sums it up well.

… Daria Kondakova upset reigning world and Olympic champion Yevgenia Kanayeva in the rope final, 28.750-28.600. Nearly a point behind the Russians, Belarusian Melitina Stanyuta won the bronze with 27.650.

Kanayeva and Kondakova swapped places in the hoop final, with Kanayeva taking the title, 29.200-28.900. Kanayeva, who swept the gold medals at the 2009 World Championships, earned a 9.900 for artistry with the hoop.

Russian head coach Irina Viner offered praise for her two stars, and predicted Kanayeva to be unbeatable in the remainder of the finals. …

Click through for for results, so far, from the 30th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Moscow: Russians Begin Rout at Rhythmic Worlds

Daria Kondakova of Russia performs during the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Moscow September 20, 2010. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT GYMNASTICS)

F.I.G. coverage of this event on their news feed has been superb. Check one post on the girls from Egypt.

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