Sport | Rhythmic gymnastics |
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Founded | 1994 |
Countries | Worldwide |
Most titles | Russia |
The Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit is an annual competition of tournaments in rhythmic gymnastics open to gymnasts from all over the globe. The series consists of a number of stages in different countries in Europe. The Grand Prix circuit usually hosts some of the most watched yearly events in rhythmic gymnastics, frequently gathering some of the best gymnasts in the world. [1] Each Grand Prix stage is held as an all-around qualification competition, followed by four apparatus finals with hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. The final event in the circuit is commonly referred to as Grand Prix Final. The focus in each stage is on individual performances, though groups have also been allowed to compete in some stages since, at least, 1995. [2] The Grand Prix circuit should not be confused with the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series, which is a competition officially organized by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG), whereas the Grand Prix is neither organized nor promoted by FIG. [3]
The Grand Prix circuit was established in 1994. The then vice-president of the International Gymnastics Federation, Hans-Jürgen Zacharias, and Robert Baur, came up with the idea of a series of events held in different cities, and the rules were drafted in the course of many meetings with the European Union of Gymnastics (UEG). [4] The objective was to bring together the elite of international Rhythmic Gymnastics, as well as rising stars. [5] The best gymnasts in the world were to be included in a ranking and prize money was also to be paid. [6] Nations which have hosted Grand Prix stages include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Russia, and Ukraine.
Each year, a number of stages that go from a minimum of three to a maximum of ten, are staged across different countries in Europe. Individual gymnasts perform in an all-around competition that also serves as qualification for apparatus finals. In the early editions of the Grand Prix, a separate all-around final was also staged. The closing event of the circuit is commonly referred to as Grand Prix Final. Until 2005, gymnasts earned points in each stage and only the highest ranked gymnasts were allowed to compete in the Grand Prix Final. Although group events have taken place at the same venues where the Grand Prix Final is staged, there is a strong focus on individual performances, with groups often not being considered part of the official Grand Prix competition. [5]
Year | Number of stages | Grand Prix Final | Location |
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1994 | 4 | Vienna Grand Prix | Vienna |
1995 | 4 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix | Deventer |
1996 | 5 | Vienna Grand Prix | Vienna |
1997 | 6 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix | Deventer |
1998 | 6 | Grand Prix Linz | Linz |
1999 | 7 | Grand Prix Korneuburg | Korneuburg |
2000 | 5 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix | Deventer |
2001 | 6 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix | Deventer |
2002 | 8 | Grand Prix Innsbruck | Innsbruck |
2003 | 9 | Grand Prix Innsbruck | Innsbruck |
2004 | 7 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix | Deventer |
2005 | 8 | Berlin Masters | Berlin |
2006 | 9 | Berlin Masters | Berlin |
2007 | 10 | Grand Prix Innsbruck | Innsbruck |
2008 | 8 | Grand Prix Slovakia | Bratislava |
2009 | 8 | Berlin Masters | Berlin |
2010 | 8 | Berlin Masters | Berlin |
2011 | 5 | Brno Grand Prix | Brno |
2012 | 5 | Brno Grand Prix | Brno |
2013 | 5 | Berlin Masters | Berlin |
2014 | 6 | Grand Prix Innsbruck | Innsbruck |
2015 | 5 | Brno Grand Prix | Brno |
2016 | 5 | Grand Prix Eilat | Eilat |
2017 | 7 | Grand Prix Eilat | Eilat |
2018 | 6 | Grand Prix Marbella | Marbella |
2019 | 6 | Brno Grand Prix | Brno |
2020 | 4 | Deriugina Grand Prix | Kyiv |
2021 | 3 | Grand Prix Marbella | Marbella |
2022 | 4 | Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup | Brno |
2023 | 4 | Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup | Brno |
2024 | 4 | Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup | Brno |
Date | Event | Location | Ref. |
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March 2–3 | 2024 Miss Valentine Tartu Grand Prix | Tartu | [7] [8] |
March 9–10 | Grand Prix Marbella 2024 | Marbella | [9] |
March 30–31 | Grand Prix Thiais 2024 | Thiais | [10] |
June 15–16 | Grand Prix Brno 2024 | Brno | [10] |
Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Tartu | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Elvira Krasnobaeva | Taisiia Onofriichuk |
Marbella | Stiliana Nikolova | Takhmina Ikromova | Darja Varfolomeev |
Thiais | Takhmina Ikromova | Hélène Karbanov | Ekaterina Vedeneeva |
Brno | Elvira Krasnobaeva | Taisiia Onofriichuk | Viktoriia Onopriienko |
Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Tartu | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Elvira Krasnobaeva | Aibota Yertaikyzy |
Marbella | Darja Varfolomeev | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Ekaterina Vedeneeva |
Thiais | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Aibota Yertaikyzy | Hélène Karbanov |
Brno | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Taisiia Onofriichuk | Elvira Krasnobaeva |
Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Tartu | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Aibota Yertaikyzy | Taisiia Onofriichuk |
Marbella | Elzhana Taniyeva | Takhmina Ikromova | Ekaterina Vedeneeva |
Thiais | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Ekaterina Vedeneeva | Aibota Yertaikyzy |
Brno | Elvira Krasnobaeva | Taisiia Onofriichuk | Viktoriia Onopriienko |
Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Tartu | Taisiia Onofriichuk | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Carmel Kallemaa |
Marbella | Stiliana Nikolova | Takhmina Ikromova | Eva Brezalieva |
Thiais | Ekaterina Vedeneeva | Emilia Heichel | Hélène Karbanov |
Brno | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Elvira Krasnobaeva | Lian Rona |
Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Tartu | Viktoriia Onopriienko | Megan Chu | Elvira Krasnobaeva |
Marbella | Stiliana Nikolova | Ekaterina Vedeneeva | Viktoriia Onopriienko |
Thiais | Ekaterina Vedeneeva | Aibota Yertaikyzy | Taisiia Onofriichuk |
Brno | Elvira Krasnobaeva | Taisiia Onofriichuk | Evita Griskenas |
What follows is a table containing the total number of medals earned by individual gymnasts representing their nations in every stage of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit from 1994 to 2023. The results accounted for include only senior medalists in the regular stages of the circuit, as well as the Grand Prix Final. Group events, either at official Grand Prix competitions or international tournaments held alongside Grand Prix stages, were not taken into consideration.
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | Russia (RUS) | 623 | 423 | 218 | 1264 |
2 | Ukraine (UKR) | 162 | 164 | 181 | 507 |
3 | Belarus (BLR) | 54 | 141 | 188 | 383 |
4 | Bulgaria (BUL) | 29 | 65 | 75 | 169 |
5 | Israel (ISR) | 13 | 35 | 73 | 121 |
6 | Slovenia (SLO) | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
7 | Italy (ITA) | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
8 | Kazakhstan (KAZ) | 3 | 15 | 30 | 48 |
9 | Germany (GER) | 3 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
10 | Georgia (GEO) | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
11 | Azerbaijan (AZE) | 2 | 14 | 41 | 57 |
12 | France (FRA) | 2 | 6 | 15 | 23 |
13 | Uzbekistan (UZB) | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
14 | Spain (ESP) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
15 | Hungary (HUN) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
16 | Greece (GRE) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
17 | Brazil (BRA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
18 | South Korea (KOR) | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
19 | United States (USA) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
20 | Canada (CAN) | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
21 | Czech Republic (CZE) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Poland (POL) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
23 | Estonia (EST) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
24 | Austria (AUT) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
25 | Latvia (LAT) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
26 | Japan (JPN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Totals (26 entries) | 912 | 891 | 889 | 2692 |
Organizers of Grand Prix events are also allowed to hold extra events for groups on the same venue. In the early editions, the group competitions were staged as parallel events (usually in the form of international tournaments) that were intertwined with individual performances during the Grand Prix competitions. In 2003, an official Grand Prix event especially for groups was held in Sofia, Bulgaria. [11] Since 2016, organizers can also register a Grand Prix competition in groups. [5] Nations which have earned at least one medal on senior level, either in international tournaments or official Grand Prix stages, since 1995, include:
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