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22. Mai 2004
Duisburg
Rhythmic Gymnastics
World Cup Tournament in Duisburg
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The clear winners: |
The Russian group won the all-around of the 'German Rhythmic Gymnastics Open' in the venue 'Theater am Marientor' in Duisburg. The current World Champions received the score of 51.00 points in front of Italy (48.400) and Belarus(46.900). With this victory Russia underlined their ambitions for the Olympic gold medal in Athens.
This competition in Duisburg is an imporant test shortly before the Olympic Games in Athens at which 10 groups will be allowed to participate.
This competition in Duisburg is an imporant test shortly before the Olympic Games in Athens at which 10 groups will be allowed to participate.
The presentation of the Russian group by Olga Klatskikh
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The 2nd- placed group from Italy |
Russia, Belarus, Italy and Spain, which will all take part in the Olympic Games, presented themselves perfectly and it was a hard decision for the top ranks. It is not that surprising anymore that Italy managed to overtake Belarus - especially due to to their spectacular routine with hoops and balls - and ended up on the 2nd rank.
results all-around:
1. RUS 51,000
2. ITA 48,400
3. BLR 46,900
4. ESP 45,250
5. SUI 37,000
6. KOR 35,300
7. Bremen 1860/ Germany 34,100
8. IND 8,400 (only one routine)
results all-around:
1. RUS 51,000
2. ITA 48,400
3. BLR 46,900
4. ESP 45,250
5. SUI 37,000
6. KOR 35,300
7. Bremen 1860/ Germany 34,100
8. IND 8,400 (only one routine)
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Unfortunately only in the audience this time |
Sad news at the beginning of the event, after the Greek group had to withdraw their participation at short notice yesterday, today now the group from Brazil couldn't compete either. Their most important gymnast in the group, Dayane Camillo da Silva, had injured her calf yesterday during training. At this point of time that shortly before the Olympic Games this competition in Duisburg is an important test.
As Brazil is one of the 10 qualified groups they didn't want to show only an alternative version today. This is of course understandable but the audience missed a highlight which the presentation of the group from Brazil certainly would have been.
RG in a theatre
There had already been good experiences in Germany with organising an RG- competition in a theatre at the Grand Prix in Ludwigsburg, therefore the organising committee in Duisburg now decided to try it also. This was also meant to be a test event for the World Games which will take place in Duisburg in 2005. The FIG with the head of the RG Technical Committee Egle Abruzzini (ITA) is now checking if the theatre can be used as venue for the RG events also next year at the World Games.
The organisers did a lot in order to underline the special atmosphere of a theatre.
RG in a theatre
There had already been good experiences in Germany with organising an RG- competition in a theatre at the Grand Prix in Ludwigsburg, therefore the organising committee in Duisburg now decided to try it also. This was also meant to be a test event for the World Games which will take place in Duisburg in 2005. The FIG with the head of the RG Technical Committee Egle Abruzzini (ITA) is now checking if the theatre can be used as venue for the RG events also next year at the World Games.
The organisers did a lot in order to underline the special atmosphere of a theatre.
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Prolog for the Spanish group:: Carolina Rodriguez |
The event started with fairies, princesses and dwarfs - quite famous ones actually: Edita Schaufler, one of the most successful German gymnasts, Johanna Gabor, German youth champion and Annika Rejek, German champion from 2002...…
It was a nice connection between gymnastics and art to present all groups with a little prolog. Spanish and Russian folks dances were presented as well as temperamental Italian variations and Corean folks art. - Following then were the World class performances of the groups. A good show which went on until the winning ceremony. The gymnasts didn't march in for it, they danced onto the stage for it. - A nice gesture which only was disturbed by the fact that in the end at the winning ceremony the Russian anthem was missing…
It was a nice connection between gymnastics and art to present all groups with a little prolog. Spanish and Russian folks dances were presented as well as temperamental Italian variations and Corean folks art. - Following then were the World class performances of the groups. A good show which went on until the winning ceremony. The gymnasts didn't march in for it, they danced onto the stage for it. - A nice gesture which only was disturbed by the fact that in the end at the winning ceremony the Russian anthem was missing…
all around
Switzerland
One of the groups which couldn't qualify for the Olympic Games but always shows nice routines.
Unfortunately they dropped the ribbons three times at the beginning but nonetheless presented an interesting choreography whith nice combinations.
Switzerland
One of the groups which couldn't qualify for the Olympic Games but always shows nice routines.
Unfortunately they dropped the ribbons three times at the beginning but nonetheless presented an interesting choreography whith nice combinations.
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The group from Belarus |
Belarus:
The Vice- World Champion has hopes for an Olympic medal in Athens. They ended up on the top ranks at all major events recently but are closely followed by Italy
They received a lot of cheers from the audience for their very difficult ribbon routine but unfortunately had two major errors in the routine.
The Vice- World Champion has hopes for an Olympic medal in Athens. They ended up on the top ranks at all major events recently but are closely followed by Italy
They received a lot of cheers from the audience for their very difficult ribbon routine but unfortunately had two major errors in the routine.
Nonetheless they presented many interesting combinations and changes and also a nice technique with the ribbons
Their second routine with balls and hoops then went perfectly! A high difficulty, very well presented and a very nice choreopraphy!
Corea:
Traditionally group gymnastics is well liked in Asian countries. These Corean gymnasts train together in the group only for 3 months now. They showed a sportive routine with many original combinations and a lot of speed. Also in their ball - hoops routine they showed their well-educated body technique. However, they don't have the same amount of difficulties in their group like the top groups.
India:
They presented only one routine, the one with 2 balls & 3 hoops and it is their big international event. They also only train together for three months now and don't have the same level compared to the other participants. Nonetheless, the audience liked them a lot!
Their second routine with balls and hoops then went perfectly! A high difficulty, very well presented and a very nice choreopraphy!
Corea:
Traditionally group gymnastics is well liked in Asian countries. These Corean gymnasts train together in the group only for 3 months now. They showed a sportive routine with many original combinations and a lot of speed. Also in their ball - hoops routine they showed their well-educated body technique. However, they don't have the same amount of difficulties in their group like the top groups.
India:
They presented only one routine, the one with 2 balls & 3 hoops and it is their big international event. They also only train together for three months now and don't have the same level compared to the other participants. Nonetheless, the audience liked them a lot!
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The group of the club Bremen 1860 |
Bremen 1860/ Germany:
Germany participated not with a national group but only with a group from the club 'Bremen 1860'. They are a very good club group but of course can't compete on the same level compared to the top national groups
But today they presented speedy routines with nice choreopgraphies and received a lot of cheers from the audience.
Germany participated not with a national group but only with a group from the club 'Bremen 1860'. They are a very good club group but of course can't compete on the same level compared to the top national groups
But today they presented speedy routines with nice choreopgraphies and received a lot of cheers from the audience.
Russia:
Russia is the top-favourite for the Olympic gold medal 2004. They have won all competitions in which they participated in the current season.
Their ribbon routine today included an incredible amount of difficulties.
The same can be said also about their ball-hoops routine: It is technical perfection together with a great expression and all that presented sovereignly!
Russia is the top-favourite for the Olympic gold medal 2004. They have won all competitions in which they participated in the current season.
Their ribbon routine today included an incredible amount of difficulties.
The same can be said also about their ball-hoops routine: It is technical perfection together with a great expression and all that presented sovereignly!
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Spanien:
The current Spanish group follows the footsteps of the Spanish group which was the first Olympic Champion in Groups RG in 1996.
Today they presented a Spanish fireworks par excellence with original ribbon- variations which hardly had ever been seen before. The audience loved it! The routine with balls and hoops didn't go with the same ease for them but nonetheless it also was a speedy routine full of difficulty.
The current Spanish group follows the footsteps of the Spanish group which was the first Olympic Champion in Groups RG in 1996.
Today they presented a Spanish fireworks par excellence with original ribbon- variations which hardly had ever been seen before. The audience loved it! The routine with balls and hoops didn't go with the same ease for them but nonetheless it also was a speedy routine full of difficulty.
Italy:
The fourth-ranked of the World Championships 2003 is on the way to an Olympic medal.
Today they presented a perfect ribbon routine which then was followed by their famous routine with balls and hoops. Everyone was looking forward to seeing this routine which is one of the most spectacular ones at all. Also this routine went very well today and everyone is looking forward to seeing it again in tomorrow's final!
The fourth-ranked of the World Championships 2003 is on the way to an Olympic medal.
Today they presented a perfect ribbon routine which then was followed by their famous routine with balls and hoops. Everyone was looking forward to seeing this routine which is one of the most spectacular ones at all. Also this routine went very well today and everyone is looking forward to seeing it again in tomorrow's final!
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