Showing posts with label Rhythmic gymnastics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rhythmic gymnastics. Show all posts

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Evgeniya Kanaeva defends her Rhythmic gymnastics Olympic title


Evgeniya Kanaeva has become the first woman to win two Olympic rhythmic gymnastics all-around gold medals after she defended her title at London 2012.

 Evgeniya Kanaeva of Russia
Photo: BBC Sport Olympics

The Russian's score of 116.900 saw her finish ahead of silver medal winning compatriot Daria Dmitrieva and Liubou Charkashnya of Belarus who took bronze.

The 22-year-old performed several breathtaking routines in the Wembley Arena to finish clear of the field.

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