London 2012: Evgeniya Kanaeva 2 time Olympic Champion

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Russia’s Rhythmic star Evgeniya Kanaeva made history today by becoming the only Rhythmic gymnast to retain an Olympic title. FIG:

Kanaeva won with a total of 116.900 points, with her compatriot Daria Dmitrieva second with 114.500 and Liubou Charkashyna third with 111.700. With her unmatched apparatus handling technique, risk combinations and musical interpretation, Kanaeva was the only gymnast to earn 9.900 points on any apparatus.

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