Rhythmic Gymnastics
Medal Moment
Rhythmic gymnastics: People’s Republic of China win group all-around gold!
The team event in rhythmic gymnastics has just finished, and it’s China that have won their first ever medal in this event – and it’s gold!
They were in a strong position after 5 hoops portion of the event, receiving a top score of 36.950. Defending champions Bulgaria had a dropped hoop in their routine, pushing them down into seventh. China then had the third-highest score in the three ribbons+two balls section, which was enough for them to win gold.
It’s a first ever medal for Israel in this event as they take silver, with a second successive bronze for Italy after they finished third in Tokyo.
🥇People’s Republic of China: 69.800
🥈Israel: 68.850
🥉Italy: 68.100