As expected, Russia, the world and Olympic champions, was
competing in its own level to reach the top of podium at the
rhythmic gymnastics Olympic trial in Beijing on Friday.
The Russian
team?perform?in a game at the 2007 Rhythmic Gymnastics
International Invitational Tournament December 7, 2007.
Russia scored a total of 35.075 points out two apparatus -- five
ropes, three hoops and two clubs, atop both of them in 17.500 and
17.575 points apiece.
Italy, the World Cup champions, got improved upon the
qualifications by 0.6 to make a second place of 34.600 points, but
still not enough to challenge the rhythmic powerhouse Russia.
The crowded spectators got something to celebrate the night as
China took up the last place in podium with 34.050. China was
ranked only fifth in preliminaries.
Olga Kapranova of Russia
competes in the final of the individual All-Around at the Good Luck
Beijing 2007 Rhythmic Gymnastics International Invitational
Tournament held in Beijing, China, Dec. 7, 2007. Kapranova claimed
the title with 73.825 points.
Anna Bessonova of Ukraine
competes in the final of the individual All-Around at the Good Luck
Beijing 2007 Rhythmic Gymnastics International Invitational
Tournament held in Beijing, China, Dec. 7, 2007. Bessonova took the
runner-up with 70.250 points.
Aliya Garayeva of
Azerbaijan competes in the final of the individual All-Around at
the Good Luck Beijing 2007 Rhythmic Gymnastics International
Invitational Tournament held in Beijing, China, Dec. 7, 2007.
Garayeva took the third place with 69.775 points.
Ding Yidan of China
performs in the final of the individual All-Around at the Good Luck
Beijing 2007 Rhythmic Gymnastics International Invitational
Tournament held in Beijing, China, Dec. 7, 2007. Ding took the
tenth place with 62.925 points.
(Xinhua News Agency December 8, 2007)
