Israeli gymnast, national team win gold medals at European Championships
Daria Atamanov, 16, scores 136.900 in rhythmic gymnastics all-around category, taking first in competition held in Tel Aviv
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Israeli rhythmic gymnast Daria Atamanov won a gold medal at the 2022 European Championships, held in Tel Aviv on Saturday.
Later in the day, Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics team took the gold in the group all-around category, with a total score of 69.950. The team narrowly defeated Italy’s team, which finished with 69.650. Azerbaijan came third with 65.400.
The 16-year-old Atamanov defeated her Bulgarian competitor Boryana Kaleyn to take home the all-around title, with a total score of 136.900.
The category included performances using hoops, clubs, ribbons, and balls.
“I’m in a bit of shock. It’s exciting, it’s fun,” Atamanov told reporters after the win.
Asked about reaching the podium, she said: “You don’t think about it during the competition. You just think about each exercise individually, and then when you finish everything you think about it.”
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Rhythmic gymnastics is one of Israel’s stronger sports.
Atamanov has won several medals in recent years, and is seen as a potential successor to Linoy Ashram, who recently retired after bringing home a gold medal from the Tokyo Olympics last year.
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Ashram now serves on the coaching staff for Israel’s gymnastics team, and was present during Saturday’s competition, according to Channel 12 news.
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