Taisiia Onofriichuk from Ukraine obtains two gold medals in the Rhythmic Gymnastics European Cup held in Baku.
Ukrainian gymnast Taisiia Onofriichuk steals the show in Baku 🏅🇦🇿
Taisiia Onofriichuk, a rising star in rhythmic gymnastics, just scored two gold medals at the European Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 16-year-old Ukrainian athlete left her competitors, from Italy and Bulgaria, in the dust with her stunning performances.
Onofriichuk's score for the performance with clubs was an impressive 28.300 points, and she outscored her Ukrainian compatriot Polina Karika by more than a full point with the ribbon, reaching 28.450 points. Karika finished in 5th place with 26.750 points.
Both Onofriichuk and Karika qualified for the cross-battle based on their combined scores from all four exercises.
On 1st May, Taisiia already won a gold medal in a performance with a hoop, and she also bagged a bronze medal with a ball. The Rhythmic Gymnastics European Cup had kicked off in Baku on 20th April, where Onofriichuk not only secured a brilliant victory but also made a principled stand by refusing to be photographed with a Russian athlete.
Although Taisiia Onofriichuk might not be a household name yet, she has certainly shown her skills and determination at the European Cup in Baku. With more competitions coming up, we'll definitely be keeping an eye on this promising gymnast! 👀 STAY TUNED! 🤗
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- Despite Taisiia Onofriichuk and her compatriot Polina Karika both qualifying for the cross-battle, Onofriichuk outperformed Karika in gymnastics, achieving a significantly higher score before tips with the ribbon in the European Cup in Baku.
- Before the European Cup in Baku began, sports enthusiasts were already excited about Taisiia Onofriichuk as she had previously won a gold medal in a performance with a hoop and a bronze medal with a ball.
- In the midst of the European Cup competition, when the sports world watched Ukrainian gymnast Taisiia Onofriichuk emerging victorious in Baku, little did they know that she had courageously taken a stand against photographing with a Russian athlete, showcasing her dedication to sports beyond her impressive performance.
