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Rhythmic Gymnastics: Varfolomeev impresses at World Championships opening

Darja Varfolomeev delivers a strong performance at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt despite initial complications.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt began for Darja Varfolomeev with mixed feelings. After a brief scare at the start of her routine, the athlete managed to impress and delivered an outstanding performance.

Varfolomeev aims to win plenty of medals at this home World Championship. Although her opening routine got off to a rocky start, it quickly developed into a high-class display that met the spectators' expectations.

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