25. Dezember 2006
Moscow / Russia
Artistic Gymnastics
Elena MUKHINA died in Moscow...!

Sadness at Christmas Times....!
Two days before Christmas Eve the former Russian (Soviet) gymnastic star Elena MUKHINA died last Friday evening in her hometown Moscow at the age of 46.
The 1978 world all-around champion, winnng also four European titles at the continental championships 1977 (Prague) and 1979 (Copenhagen), who had been paralyzed by a pre-Olympic training accident in 1980, was just like the Romanian Nadia COMANECI one of the world superstars of the second half of the...

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17. Dezember 2006
Sao Paulo / Brazil
Artistic Gymnastics
13th World Cup Final finished a very hard year of competitions!

To the first time an artistic gymnastics World Cup Final takes place on the American continent:
At the first day of decisions at the "Ginasio do Ibirapuera" of the 20-millions Brazilian metropolis Sao Paulo the host jubilates about the successfully defence of titleholder Diego HYPOLITO on floor exercises.
Reigning world champion on pommelhorse, XIAO, Qin from China and to the first time an athlet fom Venezuela, Regulo CARMONA, on still rings were the winners of men's part on.
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15. Dezember 2006
Sao Paulo / Brazil
Artistic Gymnastics
Preview: WORLD CUP FINAL 2006

The final act of the 2005 - 2006 World Cup Circuit will held December 16 - 17 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at the 'Ibirapuera Gymnasium', known by gymnasts for having hosted the qualifying events.
The competition also wraps up a very busy year with an exceedingly high number of competitions. Too high for some, who renounced in light of their inability to meet the demands of an event of this level.
Despite a few withdrawals, the F.I.G. wrote...

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10. Dezember 2006
Plano, Texas / USA
Artistic Gymnastics
European Junior Champion wins LIUKIN INVITATIONAL

The European junior champion from Volos (2006 May), Nikolai KUKSENKOV from Ukraine won the LIUKIN INVITATIONAL 2006, which was held in Plano (Texas), USA last weekend at the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy" (WOGA).

The 17-years old scored 90.800 points and topped the four years older Alexander ARTEMEV (89.700), member of the 2006 US world championship team in Aarhus
On third came the Russian Alexander KALABIN (89.400), followed by Riku MUNAKATA from Japan.

The Japaneses won also...

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6. Dezember 2006
Doha / Qatar
Artistic Gymnastics
15th ASIAN GAMES: Eleven Gold medals were won by Chineses

The Chinese women's and men's teams were the prepotent winners of the team competition of the 15th ASIAN GAMES, which ended with the finals today: After the team and all-around success they got hold of seven more gold medals at the finals days:
North Korean's gymnnast won three and South Korean's and Japanese men won each two titles at the final apparatuses.
Rhythmic gymnastics competition will follow December 9 and 10, the trampoline events at December, 12...

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