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The Russian team in rhythmic gymnastics has finished first and early in the medal count at the World Championships, which takes place in Baku. Gymnasts brought eight medals to the national team, including five gold medals won in all disciplines of the championship, TASS reports.
The leader of the Russian team Dina Averina brought the national team three gold medals, becoming the winner in the exercises with the ball, clubs and ribbons. Thanks to the awards won in Baku, the athlete became a 12-time world champion. Her teammate Ekaterina Selezneva showed the best world result in hoop exercises. The athletes won the fifth gold in the team tournament.
The World Cup will end on Sunday, September 22, medals will be played in four more disciplines and the Russians remain the main contenders for the victory. Of particular importance to the competition is the fact that they are qualifiers for the Summer Olympic Games, which will be held next summer in the capital of Japan.
Russkiy Mir reported that in July, Russian gymnasts won all the gold medals at the first world junior championship in Moscow.
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