25. Juni 2006  
Irkutsk / Russia  
Rhythmic Gymnastics

Sessina and Kapranowa dominated World Cup in Irkutsk

Without the elite from Ukraine and Bulgaria host Russia dominated the World Cup Tournament' of rhythmic gymnastics which was held in Irkutsk, Russia this weekend:
Winner of the Friday's all-around competition was the Russian Vera Sessina, followed by her teammate and reigning all-around world champion Olga Kapranova and the Russian newcomer Marina Spekht.
Sessina was also double winner at the final events with rope and ribbon.

Kapranova won the finals with ball and clubs...
Also the Belorussian Inna Shukova made a strong competition winning one silver and three bronze medals at the finals...
RESULTS, Finals:
* Rope / Seil:
1. Vera Sessina RUS 17,750
2. Olga Kapranova RUS 17,425
3. Inna Shukova BLR 17,150

4. Dinara Gimatova AZE 16,600
5. Ganaeva RUS 16,600
6. Anna Gurbanova KAZ 16,500
7. Irina Risenson ISR 16,350
8. Johanna Gabor GER 15,675

* Ball:
1. Olga Kapranova RUS 18,275
2. Inna Shukova BLR 17,675
3. Vera Sessina RUS 17,500

4. Anna Gurbanova KAZ 16,875
5. Irina Risenson ISR 16,600
6. Svetlana Rudalova BLR 16,200
7. Dinara Gimatova AZE 15,275
8. Jana Mendlickova CZE 15,075

* Clubs / Keulen:
1. Olga Kapranova RUS 17,525
2. Vera Sessina RUS 17,350
3. Inna Shukova BLR 17,075

4. Anna Gurbanova KAZ 16,800
5. Ljubow Sharkashina BLR 16,450
6. Johanna Gabor GER 16,125
7. Dinara Gimatova AZE 15,875
8. Irina Risenson ISR 15,800

* Ribbon / Band:
1. Vera Sessina RUS 18,125
2. Olga Kapranova RUS 17,600
3. Inna Shukova BLR 16,950

4. Irina Risenson ISR 16,500
5. Ganaeva 16,475
6. Anna Gurbanova KAZ 16,325
7. Svetlana Rudalova BLR 16,300
8. Johanna Gabor GER 16,050