European Gymnastics 2017: A Recap
The Event
The 2017 European Gymnastics Championships took place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from April 19th to 23rd. Gymnasts from all over Europe competed in individual and team events in artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and trampoline.
Artistic Gymnastics
The Men's Competition
The men's competition was dominated by Russia, with Artur Dalaloyan winning gold in the all-around and parallel bars events, while David Belyavskiy took gold in the pommel horse and team events. Ukraine's Oleg Verniaiev won gold in the rings and high bar events, while Great Britain's Max Whitlock took gold in the floor exercise.
The Women's Competition
In the women's competition, Romania's Larisa Iordache won gold in both the all-around and balance beam events, while Russia's Angelina Melnikova took gold in the floor exercise and team events. Russia's Elena Eremina won gold in the uneven bars event, while Belgium's Nina Derwael took gold in the same event.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
The Individual Competition
In the individual competition, Russia's Yana Kudryavtseva won gold in the hoop, ball, and clubs events, while teammate Margarita Mamun took gold in the ribbon event. Bulgaria's Neviana Vladinova won bronze in the hoop and ball events, while Ukraine's Anna Rizatdinova won bronze in the clubs and ribbon events.
The Group Competition
In the group competition, Russia won gold in all five events (hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon, and all-around), while Italy won silver in all events and bronze in the all-around. Bulgaria won silver in the all-around and bronze in the hoop and ball events.
Trampoline
The Men's Competition
In the men's competition, Belarus' Uladzislau Hancharou won gold in the individual event, while Russia's Mikhail Melnik took silver and China's Gao Lei won bronze. In the synchro event, China's Gao Lei and Zheng Tao won gold, while Belarus' Uladzislau Hancharou and Aleh Rabtsau took silver and Russia's Mikhail Melnik and Andrey Yudin won bronze.
The Women's Competition
In the women's competition, Canada's Rosannagh MacLennan won gold in the individual event, while Belarus' Tatsiana Piatrenia took silver and China's Li Dan won bronze. In the synchro event, China's Li Dan and Liu Lingling won gold, while Belarus' Tatsiana Piatrenia and Hanna Harchonak took silver and Russia's Yana Pavlova and Ekaterina Khilko won bronze.
Conclusion
The 2017 European Gymnastics Championships showcased some of the best gymnasts from all over Europe, and provided thrilling moments in all disciplines. With Russia dominating in artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, and Canada and Belarus taking gold in trampoline, the event was a testament to the skill and strength of these athletes.
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