Asian Games/ Happy Caravan Tashkent 2013
Asian Games, Senior Individuals Finals
Asian Games Senior All Around
Individual All-Around:
1 YEON JAE SON 54.866
2 DENG SENYUE 53.817
3 DJAMILA RAKHMATOVA 53.400
4 DAVIDOVA VALERIYA 50.133
5 FILIPOVA MAYYA 49.600
6 GORBUNOVA VIKTORIYA 49.434
7 SAKURA HAYAKAWA 49.417
8 ASSYMOVA ALIYA 48.766
9 KIM YUNHEE 47.933
10 YANG YUQING 47.550
Individual team competition:
1 UZBEKISTAN 170.783
2 SOUTH KOREA 165.715
3 CHINA 163.450
4 KAZAKHSTAN 161.049
5 JAPAN 156.300
6 THAILAND 139.883
7 MALAYSIA 113.234
8 KYRGYZSTAN 99.218
9 INDIA 84.667
10 SINGAPORE 55.183
11 VIETNAM 51.850
Groups
1 CHINA (17.150/17.400) 34.550
2 JAPAN (16.400/16.500) 32.900
3 UZBEKISTAN (15.750/16.300) 32.050
4 KAZAKHSTAN (14.033/14.600) 28.633
5 KOREA (14.950/11.933) 26.883
Happy Caravan Team Competition AA by gymnasticsdvd.de
LG Whisen Rhythmic All Stars
Big stars of RG will be there performing amazing shows: Yeon Jae Son (KOR), Anna Rizatdinova (UKR), Alina Maksymenko (UKR), Russian National Group, Melitina Staniouta (BLR) and Liubov Cherkashyna (BLR), with the help of Ukrainian choreographer and singer Ireesha.
Where will it be?
It will be in Seoul, (South Korea), at “Goyang Gymnasium”
When will it be?
It will be on Saturday 15th of June and 16th of June, at 5:00 pm (17:00) local time.
Where could I buy tickets?
http://item.gmarket.co.kr/detailview/itemTicket.asp?goodscode=359204109
Official Webpage
Videos from last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mhnEA3Tb8Y
Happy Birthday Alexandra Piscupescu
Alexandra Piscupescu was born in Romania today, 19 years ago. Since she was really young, Alexandra showed her amazing skills for Rhythmic Gymnastics. In 2010, her first year as Senior Gymnast, she qualified 33th at the World Championships in Moscow, 2010.
Irina Deleanu 2009 Podium
1. Alexandra Piscupescu ROU, 2. Nataliya Bulychyova RUS, 3. Rebecca Sereda USA
In 2012, she competed at the 2012 London Test Event to qualify for a place at Olympic Summer Games 2012 in London. She failed and due to the scores she was taking, she wore a black flag in her leotards.
London Olympic Test Event 2012
Photo Copyright ©Tom Theobald
This year, she won 3 medals at Bucharest World Cup: 2 silver medals and a bronze medal (ribbon routine with live music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NnCXBGxGUN0
Alexandra Piscupescu nació en Rumania hoy, 10 de Junio hace 19 años. Desde muy pequeña, Alexandra demostró tener sobradas condiciones para la gimnasia rítmica, siendo una gimnasta plástica, expresiva, elegante y flexible. Su primer C Campeonato del Mundo en categoría senior fue en el añ0 2010, donde consiguió un puesto número 33.
En el año 2012, luchó por una plaza individual en el Preolímpico de Londres 2012, la cual no pudo conseguir. Por ello decidió llevar en esta competición un crespón negro en su maillot.
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Este año parece ser bueno para Alexandra, puesto que consiguió hasta 3 medallas en la Copa del Mundo de Bucarest: dos platas y un bronce con un espectacular ejercicio de cinta con música en directo.
II International Trophy City of Barcelona
Podium: 1. Alexandra Merkulova RUS, 2. Alina Maksymenko UKR, 3. Anna Trubnikova RUS
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Alexandra Merkulova (RUS ) won second edition of International Trophy “City of Barcelona”, with a score of 71.400. Silver medal went for Alina Maksymenko (UKR), with a really close score (71.350). Anna Trubnikova (RUS) was third with 70.400.
Local gymnast, Natalia García won gold medal with ribbon. Almudena Cid, 4th times Olympian gymnast, who also trained in Barcelona with Natalia years ago, was also there.
Prize of Elegance went for Natalia García.
Julia Uson, team mate and also friend of Natalia García, was injured and couldn’t participate.
Groups
1. Spain: 35.100
2. Ukraine: 34.000
Groups: ESP and UKR
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Senior Individuals
1. Alexandra Merkulova RUS 71.400
2. Alina Maksymenko UKR 71.350
3. Anna Trubnikova RUS 70.400
4. Silviya Miteva BUL 70.150
5. Viktoriya Mazur UKR/ Natalia García ESP68.000
7. Laura Jung GER67.250
8. Lala Yusifova AZE 65.700
9. Carolina Coelho POR 63.100
10. Natalia Mora ESP 62.200
Participantes individuales de izda a dcha: Natalia García ESP, Natalia Mora ESP, Carolina Coelho POR, Alina Maksymenko UKR, Viktoriya Mazur UKR, Lala Yusifova AZE, Silviya Miteva BUL, Alexandra Merkulova RUS, Anna Trubnikova RUS y Laura Jung GER.
La rusa Alexandra Merkulova se ha proclamado campeona del trofeo con una puntuación total de 71.400, muy cerca a la obtenida por la ucraniana Alina Maksymenko, la cual obtuvo 71.350 puntos. El bronce fue para la rusa Anna Trubnikova.
Natalia García, la gimnasta local, obtuvo además, una medalla de oro en cinta.
La ex gimnasta española Almudena Cid, también acudió, como ocurrió en la primera edición del trofeo y formó parte entre las autoridades en la entrega de medallas. Ella fue la encargada de galardonar a Natalia García con el “Premio a la Elegancia”.
Asímismo, Julia Usón ha dedicado un discurso a sus entrenadoras, compañeras, agradeciendo su apoyo. Julia está recuperándose de una lesión y aunque esta temporada no ha podido completarla, seguirá entrenando.
Happy Caravan and Asian Games Tashkent 2013
Schedule:
Wednesday, 05. June 2013
11.15 – 12:00 – Happy Caravan – Juniors Hoop + Ball
12:00 – 12:15 – Happy Caravan – Juniorgroups 5 Hoops
15:15 – 16:00 – Asian Championships – Seniors Hoop + Ball
16:00 – 16:20 – Asian Championships – Seniorgroups 10 Clubs
Thursday, 06. June 2013
11.00 – 11:45 – Happy Caravan – Juniors Clubs + Ribbon
11:45 – 12:00 – Happy Caravan – Juniorgroups 10 Clubs
12:00 – 12:30 – Medal Ceremony Junior + Juniorgroups
15:15 – 16:00 – Asian Championships – Senior Clubs + Ribbon
16:00 – 16:20 – Asian Championships – Seniorgroups 3 Ball + 2 Ribbon
16:20 – 17:10 – Medal Ceremony All Around Seniors + Seniorgroups
Friday, 07. June 2013
11.00 – 11:40 – Happy Caravan – Junior Finals Hoop + Ball
11:40 – 11:55 – Happy Caravan – Juniorgroups Finals 5 Hoops
12:00 – 12:30 – Medal Ceremony Junior + Juniorgroups
15:00 – 16:30 – Asian Championships – Seniors Final All Around Hoop + Ball
16:40 – 18:10 – Asian Championships – Seniors Final All Around Clubs + Ribbon
18:10 – 18:30 – Asian Championships –
17.10 – 17:30 – Medal Ceremony Seniorgroups
Saturday, 18. May 2013
11.00 – 15:40 – Senior Group B All Around (4 Apparatus)
16.30 – 21:00 – Senior Group A All Around (4 Apparatus)
21.10 – 21:30 – Medal Ceremony Senior All Around
Livestream
European Championships Vienna 2013 Videos: Group B
Videos: European Championships Vienna 2013 Junior Finals
European Championships Vienna: Finals
Sunday, 2nd of June
11:00 Junior Group Apparatus Final
11:55 Award Ceremony
15:00 Senior Individual Apparatus Final,
(Hoop, Ball), Hall D
15:55 Award Ceremony Senior Individuals
(Hoop, Ball), Hall D
16:05 Senior Individual Apparatus Final (Clubs, Ribbon)
17:00 Award Ceremony Senior Individual(Clubs, Ribbon)
17:15 Gala + Closing Ceremony, Hall D
Final result for CIII
Apparatus finals (4 apparatus) of the 8 best gymnasts per apparatus (max. 2 per NF and apparatus) of CI
according to FIG rules.
Title awarded after CIII: European Champion with (hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon)
Russian junior team won Gold medal
Happy Birthday Caroline Weber!
Today, Caroline Weber celebrates her 27th birthday.
Caroline Weber started gymnastics in the age of ten at her first youth championship . Today she holds complete records in Austria. She was at Olympic Games twice (2008 and 2012), so that she is the only austrian gymnasts holding this title.
In Austria, Caro is the four-time OFT Sportswoman of the year. From 2003 to 2012 Weber won the all-around ten times in a row and all four apparatus titles. Her total of 55 state championships are likely to be World Record. Now she wants to finish her amazing career at home: Eureopean Championships 2013.
Photo Copyright ©: Tom Theobald
Photo Copyright©: Eileen Langsley
Achievements
17th in Beijing 2008 18th in London 2012
3 times at Universiade 2011/2009/2007
7th at Universiade Bangkok, 2007
7th in World Games Taiwan 2009
7th times at World Championships 2011/2010/2009/2007/2005/2003/2001
14th in World Championships Patras, 2007
10th times at European Championships 2012/11/10/09/08/07/06/05/04/02.
8th in EC Minsk, 2011
Hoy es el cumpleaños de la gimnasta austriaca Caroline Weber, que cumple 27 años.
Carolina Weber comenzó a practicar gimnasia rítmica a los 10 años de edad. A día de hoy ella tiene todos los records en temas de rítmica en su país, Austria, además de ser la única gimnasta austriaca que ha participado en los Juegos Olímpicos dos veces: 2008 Pekín y 2012 Londres.
En su país ha sido nombrada 4 veces la deportista del año. Desde el 2003, ha ganado tanto los concursos generales como las finales por aparatos en el campeonato nacional de Austria. Ahora, ella quiere concluir su carrera como gimnasta en su país, siendo el Campeonato de Europa de Viena, la guinda final.
Caroline and her coach Luchia Egermann
Photo Copyright©: Bernd Thierolf
European Championships Vienna: Training Impressions
Today was the last day for Podium Training.
Anna Rizatdinova chose Michael Jackson’s music “Billy Jean” for her new ball routine, with amazing tricks. Alina Maksymenko and Viktoriya Mazur showed their expression and junior group performed an amazing 5 hoops routine, using “Voodoo People” music, like Anna Bessonova and also Senior Group used almost 10 years ago.
Russian group did not make big mistakes at their training. Yana Kudryavtseva has a new music for her ribbon music “Padam”. Margarita Mamun performed twice her ball routine and Darya Svatkovskaya was more clear than yesterday.
Bulgarian junior team made several mistakes, but they were better at second round. Silviya Miteva was very regular in all routines. Mariya Mateva had problems with her ribbon routine.
Melitina Staniouta was very concentrated today. Whole team both individuals and group did clear routines.
Israel looks very strong, like Azerbaijan. Lala Yusifova performed an incredible ball routine. Mariana Vasileva kissed her after this routine.
Spanish group was much better than yesterday. Carolina made mistakes with her ribbon routine, Eugenia Onopko had little problems with her ribbon routine aswell. Natalia García made 2 perfect routines: hoop and clubs, but she missed a catch in her ball routine.
Videos
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Quotes
“Championships are won at practice”
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