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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 ...
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.
In 2015 season, Dina started her season at the 2015 Moscow Grand Prix, she then competed at the Corbeil-Essonnes International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament where she won the all-around silver medal behind twin sister Arina Averina, she qualified to 4 event finals, taking gold in ribbon (tied with Arina), silver medals in hoop, ball and placed ...
[34] [35] She qualified for the final, where she came in fifth all-around and was third in her best routine with the ribbon, in which she performed to Gad Elbaz’s “Shir Lemaalot”. [36] [37] [38] On November 26th, the Israeli gymnastics federation confirmed Atamanov's retirement from competitive sport. [39]
In preparation for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games qualification, Kanaeva's routines (hoop, clubs, rope and ribbon) were designed with high difficulties and her music was selected to bring out her uniqueness, one of which was her ribbon routine performed with the special edited piano version of 'Moscow Nights (Подмосковные вечера)'.
"Proud Mary" began the one and a half minute routine, set to R&B hits like "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire, The Jackson 5′s "I Want You Back" and Michael Jackson’s "The Way You Make Me Feel."
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Simone Biles made history again as she won a historic 8th national all-around title at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday, August 27, with a final score of ...
Gymnastics is one of the most dangerous sports, with a very high injury rate seen in girls age 11 to 18. [52] Some gymnastic movements which were allowed in past competitions are now banned for safety reasons; for example, the Thomas salto, a twisting salto landed with a forward roll on the floor, was banned after several injuries.