rhythmic gymnastics: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	rhythmic sportive gymnastics • modern gymnastics • modern rhythmic gymnastics

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Crescenzi Maria Carmen performs a split leap with a blue ribbon during a rhythmic gymnastics routine, with a blurred audience in the background.

Two members of Brazil's rhythmic gymnastics team perform with green and yellow ribbons during the group all-around event at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Yevgeniya Kanayeva of Russia performs a leap while twirling a pink and green ribbon during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at the London 2012 Olympics.

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