Russia makes one-two finish in rhythmic gymnastics individual at Rio Olympics
By Agencies Published: Aug 21, 2016 06:33 AM
Dominating Russian rhythmic gymnasts Margarita Mamun and Yana Kudryavtseva made one-two finish in the individual all-around final at the Rio Olympic Games on Saturday.
Mamun, 20, led the final squad of 10 with a total score of 76.483 points, followed by three-time world champion Kudryavtseva in 75.608 points.
It's the fifth consecutive win for Russia in this event at Olympics and the third time that Russian gymnasts made one-two finish after 2012 and 2004.
Ganna Rizatdinova from Ukraine took the bronze medal on 73.583 points.