Rhythmic – talent I.D. in Russia

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

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