Rhythmic Gymnastics is more than a sport.  Is an art that combines technical movements with expression and handling of an apparatus. This new code includes dancing steps and  artistic more than the previous codes.

Anna Bessonova

Anna Bessonova was one of the most emotional gymnast and so that one of the most popular for the audience. She could perform both an elegant routine (Swan Lake) or a modern one (The Matrix).

Sometimes you can’t stop your feelings:

Anna Bessonova could’t believe she was World Champion (Patras 2007)
Photo Copyright Bernd Thierolf

Team Ukraine became World Champion in 5 Ribbons (World Championships New Orleans 2002)

And sometimes you just are not at your best:

Natalia Godunko got injured but she decided anyways to compete (Patras 2007)

Moments before going onto the carpet, concentration is the key:

Anna Rizatdinova (Kiev World Championships 2013)

But the routine didn’t go as it was expected…

Anna Rizatdinova (World Championships Kiev 2013)

Coach and gymnast:

Margarita Mamun and her coach Amina Zaripova

A medal is your highest achievement:

Anastasiya Bliznyuk (World Championships Kiev 2013)

Alina Maksymenko (European Championships Minsk 2011)

Alina Maksymenko (World Championships Kiev 2013)

When you have to say “thank you” to the audience and their unconditional support:

Uliyana Trofimova (Grand Prix Thiais 2012)
Photo Copyright Olivier Aubrais

The moment after the routine when you can relax and smile:

Melitina Staniouta (World Championships Kiev 2013)

Friendship in Rhythmic Gymnastics:

Almudena Cid and Inna Zhukova (Olympic Games 2008)