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Gymnastics World Championships Calendar
February 14th, 2010 — Gymnastics, Rhythmic, acrobatic gymnastics, aerobics, trampoline
where is gymnast Alina Kabaeva?
February 8th, 2010 — Rhythmic
Recall that 2008 story about dictator Vladimir Putin having an affair with former Rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva.
It was eventually debunked. It seemed at the time.
That story has resurfaced. Scandal rag NY Post in December:
… Vladimir Putin has a lot to celebrate this Christmas. Not only has the Russian strongman consolidated his control over the proletariat — and all their oil and gas — he’s also been given his first son, sources say.
Alina Kabaeva, the gorgeous, 26-year-old rhythmic gymnastics champion, recently gave birth to a boy in Moscow and named the baby Dimitry …
They intimate the boy is Putin’s son.
And more recently:
… Kabaeva, who named the boy Dimitry, has all but vanished. “Her numbers have all been disconnected, and only five people are in touch with her — her ex-coach, her parents and two other gymnasts who serve in the Duma [the Russian parliament] …
Likely the story is untrue. But I wish it was true.
Putin is a megalomaniac. He nominates beautiful young women and his favourite Pop stars as political candidates.
Likely Alina is simply on maternity leave. But someone ask Khorkina where she is, exactly.
Kanaeva unbeatable, Russia dominant
February 2nd, 2010 — Olympics, Rhythmic
Olympic Rhythmic gold medalist Yevgeniya Kanayeva and her team crushed the Rhythmic World Cup in Montreal.
… She swept the competition in Montreal with the All-round and 4 apparatus! On her heels, Russians Daria Kondakova, Daria Dimitrieva and Yana Lukonina; a line-up that is merely the tip of a formidable iceberg lying in wait to climb every podium there is. …
ROPE
Gold – KANAEVA Evgenia (RUS) 28.275
Silver – DIMITRIEVA Daria (RUS) 27.850
Bronze – KONDAKOVA Daria (RUS) 27.750HOOP
Gold – KANAEVA Evgenia (RUS) 28.300
Silver – KONDAKOVA Daria (RUS) 28.125
Bronze – DIMITRIEVA Daria (RUS) 26.800BALL
Gold – KANAEVA Evgenia (RUS 28.200
Silver – DIMITRIEVA Daria (RUS) 27.675
Bronze – LUKONINA Daria (RUS) 27.450RIBBON
Gold – KANAEVA Evgenia (RUS) 28.650
Silver – LUKONINA Yanna (RUS) and STANIOUTA Melitina (BLR) 26.900
Wikipedia says she’s 1.68m (5′6″) tall and weighs 42 kg (93 lbs).
Love for Rhythmic Gymnastics
December 20th, 2009 — Rhythmic
Kaja is a young Rhythmic Gymnast from Norway who’s video montages have already generated over 6 million views.
Most popular is one called Rhythmics is NOT easy!. Thanks Anastasia Umeh for linking to it.
But I prefer another titled Love for Rhythmic Gymnastics.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
This much better explains why a young girl might be inspired to take up the extreme sport of Rhythmic gymnastics.
great Anna Bessonova photo
November 18th, 2009 — Rhythmic, photos
One of International Gymnast Magazine’s PHOTO OF THE DAY series.
IG posted this one on Facebook.
Anna on Wikipedia
a visit to the F.I.G. offices
November 15th, 2009 — Gymnastics, Power Tumbling, Rhythmic, acrobatic gymnastics, aerobics, judging, product endorsements, trampoline
by site editor Rick McCharles.
The International Gymnastics Federation moved from Moutier to a new building in Lausanne, Switzerland earlier this year.
It’s conveniently located close to the train station.
This past summer, on recommendation from Keith Russell, I visited the new digs. And was very impressed with the operation.
Meike Behrensen, F.I.G. Media Operations Coordinator, gave me a tour.
(You’ve probably noticed how well and widely Meike has been getting information out to the world in recent months. I’m getting updates every couple of days from multiple sources. Thanks.)
I felt a bit sheepish entering the lovely historic building after all the less than positive things I’ve had to say about F.I.G. over the years. But you won’t find Bruno Grandi at the FIG offices. Nor
Nellie Kim.
Here the FIG employees work frantically trying to keep all the events and programs worldwide on track.
It’s not easy.
I was impressed with everyone I met: young, enthusiastic, energetic, multi-lingual. To survive working for FIG you must have a lot of good qualities.
On this blog we mostly cover Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. But in Lausanne they administer Trampoline Sports, Rhythmic, Aerobic, Acrobatic, Gymnastics for All, … and much, much more.
Consider this a shout out for the F.I.G. Staff. We really appreciate what you are doing for coaches and athletes.
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problem with Olympic Rhythmic venue
October 19th, 2009 — Olympics, Rhythmic
Organisers of the London Olympics may be forced to rethink plans to move rhythmic gymnastics and badminton to Wembley after receiving a frosty response from the world governing body of gymnastics.
details – International Gymnastics Federation unhappy with Wembley switch for London 2012
interesting Rhythmic gymnast photo
October 18th, 2009 — Rhythmic, photos
Rhythmic – talent I.D. in Russia
October 13th, 2009 — Rhythmic
Russia produces many of the world’s best in rhythmic gymnastics, bringing home gold from the Olympics and other top competitions. But how is such world-class talent developed?
A Russian training school in Moscow has a star coach, Irnia Viner, who can spot future rhythmic gymnastic champions from a thousand paces.
“If I told you I choose them by the eyes, would you believe me?!” she asked. …
read more – Russia Today – Russia’s gymnasts training for success
be an Olympic Rhythmic gymnast
October 10th, 2009 — Rhythmic, humour
The wonderful JibJab site lets you put your face (or a close personal friend) on to a Rhythmic gymnast. And email the video.
Click through to JibJab to see a sample video. And get started.
British Gymnastics cuts Rhythmic funding
October 10th, 2009 — Olympics, Rhythmic
Here’s a sad story.
Despite hosting the Olympics in 2012, there’s no funding for their 3 time National Champion in an Olympic sport for women.
A gymnast who had her sights set on competing in the 2012 Olympics has been forced to give up full-time training after her funding was withdrawn.
Welsh and British rhythmic gymnastics champion Francesca Jones, 18, had been at the national athletics training centre at Lilleshall, Shropshire.
But after two-and-a-half years’ training for seven hours a day she has had to leave after funds ran out. …
read more – BBC – Gymnast upset at Olympics funding
gymnasts celebrate in Brazil
October 2nd, 2009 — Gymnastics, Olympics, Rhythmic, trampoline
I checked in at Gymblog Brazil to see what’s the buzz in the 2016 Olympic nation.
In recent years the Brazilian gymnastics got firsts. Diego e Daniele Hypólito, Daiane dos Santos, Jade Barbosa, … Medals staged the World Cup, which before were only a distant dream, have become routine for athletes like Diego and Daniele Hypolito, Daiane dos Santos, Jade Barbosa, among other champions. With the confirmation that the 2016 Olympics will be in Brazil, the euphoria swept the gymnastics and professionals involved with the sport. …
Rio Gym Brazilian celebrates 2016 and expects even more support – translated to English
I’m very happy for everyone there. Having enjoyed the 1988 Winter Olympics in my home city, I know all the positives that will result from being the host.
Congratulations.
We can expect a new generation of gymnastics stars to train hard for the Games in their home country.
Ana Claudia Silva
gymnastics in Iran
September 22nd, 2009 — Gymnastics, Rhythmic, clothing
IRANIAN junior gymnasts will be competing in both Artistic and Rhythmic gymnastics competition in Malaysia from Sept 24 to 27.
As you can imagine, it can be a cultural dilemma to have female athletes from Islamic countries wear the required leotards.
In fact, some Iranian female athletes have fled the country in order to further their sport training. Perhaps that’s only part of the reason they leave. Improving their economic prospects is likely just as important to them.
related post – sportswear for the Muslim gymnast
