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Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform individually or in groups on a floor with an apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon and rope. [2] [3] The sport combines elements of gymnastics, dance and calisthenics; gymnasts must be strong, flexible, agile, dexterous and coordinated.
Aerobic gymnastics, also known as sport aerobics and competitive aerobics, may combine complicated choreography, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastics with elements of aerobics. [8] Performance is divided into categories by age, sex and groups (individual, mixed pairs and trios) and are judged on the following elements: dynamic and static strength ...
Rhythmic gymnastics routines require the ribbon to constantly be in motion and create defined shapes. [3] The ribbon is generally held by the handle with the thumb and pointer finger extended. [5] Because of the ribbon's length, the gymnast can easily become tangled in it or cause knots to form; juniors and beginner gymnasts may use shorter ...
A gymnast performs several elements with her clubs: mills followed by a variety of three small throws (Elzhana Taniyeva)Gymnasts perform a variety of elements with the clubs, including throwing one or both clubs into the air, balancing a club on a small part of the body or on the other club, and moving the clubs in circles.
The evolution of the rhythmic ball reflects the broader development of rhythmic gymnastics, emphasizing a blend of athleticism, artistry, and innovation. From 2001-2012, each apparatus had a compulsory body group of movements that had to predominate in the exercise; for ball, this was flexibility and waves (a continuous movement through the ...
Margarita Mamun (Russian: Маргарита Мамун; born 1 November 1995) is a retired Russian individual rhythmic gymnast.She is the 2016 Olympic All-around champion, two-time (2015, 2014) World All-around silver medalist, the 2015 European Games All-around silver medalist, the 2016 European Championships All-around silver medalist, three-time (2015, 2014, 2013) Grand Prix Final All ...
Christie took up the sport at age five after her mother signed her up for gymnastics, not realizing it was rhythmic, and by 2022 she trained for four hours per day. Her gymnastics idols are Salome Pazhava and Linoy Ashram; other athletes she admires are Simone Biles, Tom Daley and Andy Murray, as they had to face challenges to achieve success. [2]
Since the first edition, three disciplines are contested: artistic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics—both for boys and girls, and rhythmic gymnastics only for girls. In 2018, acrobatic gymnastics joined the programme, as well as an international team competition gathering gymnasts from all disciplines.