The Russian Olga Kapranowa became the most successful gymnast with two victories (clubs and ribbon) at the Grand Prix 'Berlin Masters 2004'! Thus, this tournament taking place in the Max-Schmelinghalle resulted in a huge surprise.
First, the best of the all-around and the bronze medal winner of the Olympics in Athens Anna Bessonova (UKR) clearly dominated the hoop final, but then the Russian Vera Sesina took the gold in the ball final.

In total, 3 gold medals...

Russia's rhythmic gymnastics star Alina Kabaeva announced her retirement from the sport. The Athens Olympic individual gold medallist said she had decided to end her career after winning the ION Cup - the world club championships - in Tokyo. 'It was my last competition,' 21-year-old Kabaeva told the ITAR-TASS news agency. 'I've won all possible titles in gymnastics and have done everything I could for Russia,' added the two-time world all-around champion.
So she don’t take part...