2020 African Gymnastics Championships | |
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Location | Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
Start date | 10 March 2020 |
End date | 15 March 2020 |
The 2020 African Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships also known as The 15th African Championships was held from 10 to 15 March 2020 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. This was the second time that the African Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships were hosted by Egypt. These championships are organized in conjunction with the African Aerobic Gymnastics Championships. [1] [2]
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Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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All-around | Habiba Marzouk (EGY) | Mariam Selim (EGY) | Lilica Burger (RSA) |
Hoop | Habiba Marzouk (EGY) | Mariam Selim (EGY) | Luana Gomes (ANG) |
Ball | Habiba Marzouk (EGY) | Aliaa Saleh (EGY) | Luana Gomes (ANG) |
Clubs | Habiba Marzouk (EGY) | Mariam Selim (EGY) | Lilica Burger (RSA) |
Ribbon | Habiba Marzouk (EGY) | Mariam Selim (EGY) | Luana Gomes (ANG) |
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