This gold is the first for Ukraine in individual exercises since 2005.
Ukrainian Victoria Onoprienko won the gold medal at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Baku.
The Ukrainian athlete with a score of 33.250 points became the best in exercises with a hoop, ahead of Adi Asya Katz of Israel (32.600) and Boryana Kalein from Bulgaria (32.250).
For Onoprienko, this medal was the first of the continental championships.
In addition, this award of the highest standard is the first for Ukraine since 2005 in individual competitions. 18 years ago, Natalia Godunko became the European champion in ribbon exercises.
European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship
Hoop exercises. The final
- Victoria Onoprienko (Ukraine) – 33,250
- Adi Asya Katz (Israel) – 32,600
- Boryana Kaleyn (Bulgaria) – 33,250
Earlier, the Ukrainian national team also won silver in the team championship at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Baku.
Source: korrespondent
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