Shelgunova Replaces Afanasyeva as Alternate
Ksenia Afanasyeva is retiring, according to Valentina Rodionenko. Evgeniya Shelgunova will replace her as the alternate in Rio.
Ksenia Afanasyeva is retiring, according to Valentina Rodionenko. Evgeniya Shelgunova will replace her as the alternate in Rio.
Angelina Melnikova, 15, is the one shining light in Russia at the moment, winning the 2016 Russian Cup title leading up to the Olympic Games.
Results from the 2016 Russian Cup, held from June 27 through July 3 in Penza, Russia.
Aliya Mustafina headlines the field that will compete at this weekend’s Russian Cup in Penza.
Ellie Downie captured all four gold medals in Osijek this weekend, becoming the first gymnast to sweep the Challenge Cup in its current format.
Results from the 2016 Osijek Challenge Cup, held from April 28 through May 1 in Osijek, Croatia.
In the wake of the Olympic Test Event, many of the world’s young gymnasts are coming to Osijek for the fifth Challenge Cup of 2016.
A recap of the all-around and event finals at this year’s Russian Championships, where Angelina Melnikova secured the role of Russia’s newest star.
Angelina Melnikova leads the senior all-around following the first day of competition at the 2016 Russian Championships in Penza.
Results from the 2016 Russian Championships, held April 4 through April 10 in Penza, Russia.