6. November 2004
Toronto / Canada
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Lori FUNG - Member of Canadian Hall of Fame

... a big honour for Lori FUNG
CBC SPORTS ONLINE pronounced, that the former Canadian rhythmic gymnast and first Olympic champion of history (Los Angeles 1984) Lori FUNG were inducted into the athletes category of the Canada's Sports Hall of Fame during the induction gala in Toronto last week,
together with the Olympic gold-medal sprinter Donovan Bailey, Hockey Hall of Famer defenceman Larry Robinson, middle-distance runner and also the 71-year-old former NHL head Abby Hoffman....
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31. October 2004
Deventer / NED
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Ukrainian gymnasts dominated 2004 Grand Prix series

Two weeks after the Grand Prix Tournament of Berlin in Deventer (NED) the last tournament of 2004 Grand Prix series took place.
With the today's four final decisions also the total winners of the 2004 Grand Prix series are certain: With hoop and clubs Anna Bessonova (UKR) won in Deventer. She is thereby also winner of series 2004 with these two apparatuses. All Around Champion Natalia Godunko (UKR) won the finals with ball and ribbon...

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24. October 2004
Antalya/Moutier
Rhythmic Gymnastics
After the TC- elections: new judging regulations from 2005 on

The newly elected Technical Committee of Rhythmic Gymnastics of the international gymnastics federation FIG led by the old and new head Egle Abruzzini (ITA) now takes care of the new judging regulations which will become effective in 2005.
Important changes will be the return to the score of 20 points per routine, the higher weighing of the score for the execution as well as higher deductions for the drop of the apparatus. The aim of these changes is to...

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18. October 2004
Antwerp / Belgium
Rhythmic Gymnastics
GYMmedia Job Exchange: Coach for Rhythmic Gymnastics.....

The leading Belgian Club of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Antwerp, 'NO LIMITS GYMNASTICS' - long time media partner of GYMmedia INTERNATIONAL - is looking for an experienced coach...
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17. October 2004
Berlin / Germany
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Berlin Masters: Olga Kapranova - the most successful Gymnast

The Russian Olga Kapranowa became the most successful gymnast with two victories (clubs and ribbon) at the Grand Prix 'Berlin Masters 2004'! Thus, this tournament taking place in the Max-Schmelinghalle resulted in a huge surprise.
First, the best of the all-around and the bronze medal winner of the Olympics in Athens Anna Bessonova (UKR) clearly dominated the hoop final, but then the Russian Vera Sesina took the gold in the ball final.

In total, 3 gold medals...

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