HISTORIC OVERVIEW
This graceful form of gymnastics began at the end of the 19th and early 20th century as a means of movement expression. It consists in aesthetic expression and gracefulness combined with musicality and rhythm.
As a competitive discipline, Rythmic Gymnastics started in the former Soviet Union, where National Championships have been held since 1942. The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) recognized the discipline in 1961.
The first World Individual Championships took place in 1963 in Budapest with 28 participating gymnasts from 10 European countries.
FIG
Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique
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Philippe Silacci
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World of Gymnastics
World of Gymnastics
BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE RULES
Rhythmic Gymnastics includes five apparatus: Rope, Hoop, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon. However, only four of these are used in a two-year competition cycle. In competition, individual gymnasts present four exercises corresponding to the four authorised apparatus. The apparatus must remain in motion for the duration of the exercise. Movements must vary in for magnitude, direction, level and speed. The apparatus must be handled in a variety of ways and may not be used as a decorative accessory. There must be an ongoing relationship between the gymnast and the apparatus. The composition of an exercise is based on certain basic body group movements (leaps, pivots, balance, and flexibility) as well as technical groups.
MOST IMPORTANT ATHLETES
Bianca Panova (BUL)
Maria Petrova (BUL)
Ana Bessonova (UKR)
Evgenia Kanaeva (RUS)
Maria Petrova (BUL)
Ana Bessonova (UKR)
Evgenia Kanaeva (RUS)
MOST SUCCESSFUL NATIONS
RUS, UKR, BUL, ESP, GRE, BRA, AZE
TRIVIA
Rhythmic Gymnastics is a typically female sport, though a handful of men’s groups practise the discipline in Japan.
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