After problems at Artistic Worlds, Russia was cruising in Greece.
PATRAS, Greece — Russia dominated the last day of the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, winning both group apparatus finals to give it eight gold medals at the competition.
Russia earned 17.650 points in the five ropes event, and 17.525 in the three hoops and two clubs routine.
Italy came second in both events, scoring 17.300 in the five ropes, and 17.350 in the three hoops and two clubs. Bulgaria was third in both.
Russia won eight of the nine golds and a total of 14 medals in the eight-day championships. …
ESPN – Russia exits Rhythmic Worlds with 8 gold medals – Gymnastics
Once again, ESPN posted the best photos:
The Russian team performs with ropes in the group apparatus final during the 28th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Patras, Greece, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. Russia won two gold medals at exercises of ropes and hoops/clubs.
(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
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