That's knot supposed to happen: Russian gymnast docked for equipment malfunction
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The pressure was on for European Champion Arina Averina to perform at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Bulgaria. But a knot and a broken stick dashed her dreams.
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The Russian-born gymnast who jumped through hoops to win gold for
Russian Gymnast Nikita Nagornyy Is Armed With a New Move to
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Horrifying moment top young gymnast, 14, plunges from circus high
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Why I Wish the Russian Gymnasts Had Won
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Horrifying moment top young gymnast, 14, plunges from circus high
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MESS with CATEGORIES in RUSSIA: what is happening and why was the
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French Open 2023 results: Stefanos Tsitsipas begins with victory
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Russian gymnast displays pro-war symbol at podium, faces
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Novak Djokovic Slammed After Father Poses With Pro-Putin Russian Flag
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Russian gymnast fails drug test, meldonium found