Medal hopes dashed for Israeli rhythmic gymnastic team

21 August 2016, 6:21 pm

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The Israeli team misses on winning a medal in the rhythmic gymnastics competition at the Rio 2015 Olympics.

With three of eight teams left to compete, Israeli is currently placed 4th after finishing both of its routines.

In its final performance the Israeli team scored 17.383 for its hoops and clubs routine. After the first round the team was in 6th place having scored 17.166 for the ribbons routine.

Israel's team compete in the group all-around qualifying event of the Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 20, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / Thomas COEX) — Israel’s team compete in the group all-around qualifying event of the Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 20, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / Thomas COEX)

The rhythmic gymnastics team — which won a gold in the hoops and clubs discipline at the European Championships in June — represented Israel’s last realistic chance of a third medal at the Rio games, following its two bronze medals for judo.