What happened with Arina Averina ribbon at the Olympics?
What happened with Arina Averina ribbon at the Olympics?
During her ribbon routine, Arina Averina needed a big score, but had to swap out her original ribbon with a replacement after the first appeared to be knotted, and made multiple other errors.
What place did Arina Averina get at the Olympics?
Arina Averina finished fourth, behind champion Linoy Ashram, silver medalist Dina Averina, and bronze medalist Alina Harnasko.
Are the Averina twins retiring?
“There are no plans [about a career] yet,” said Arina Averina to Russian state news agency TASS. “We train and keep fit.”
Can Olympic medal be revoked?
The international governing body of each Olympic sport can also strip athletes of medals for infractions of the rules of the sport. From October 1968 to October 2022, a total of 155 medals have been stripped, with 9 medals declared vacant (rather than being reallocated) after being stripped.
Why was art removed from the Olympics?
The juried art competitions were abandoned in 1954 because artists were considered to be professionals, while Olympic athletes were required to be amateurs. Since 1956, the Olympic cultural programme has taken their place.
Who is the best rhythmic gymnast in the world?
Sofia Raffaeli wins all-around gold at 2022 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships and secures Olympic qualification for Italy.