A New World Star is Born (12th October, 2005)

Olga Kapranova, a Russian 17 year old completed a near full sweep of the Rhythmic World Championships held in Baku, Azerbaijan (28th Sept - 9th Oct). Kapranova took the all around title beating veteran performers Anna Bessonova (Ukraine) and Irina Tchachina (Russia) in the last rotation. She also became World Champion with the rope, ball and clubs and won gold as part of the Russian team. Kapranova’s team mate Vera Sessina struck gold with the ribbon. For exclusive photos of the Rhythmic Worlds check out the online Photo Gallery.

All-around Groups
1. Russia-29.275
2. Italy-28.725
3. Belarus-28.275
4. Bulgaria-27.925
5. Greece -24.950
6. Ukraine- 24.875
7. Spain-23.700
8. Germany- 23.300

Individual All-around:
1. Olga Kapranova (RUS)- 66.350
2. Anna Bessonova (UKR)- 65.700
3. Irina Tchachina (RUS)- 65.425
4. Natala Godunko (UKR)- 63.700
5. Inna Zhukova (BLR)- 61.475
6. Simona Peycheva (BUL)- 61.450
7. Aliya Yussupova (KAZ)- 59.925
8. Anna Gurbanova (AZE)- 58.575