Former Multiple Universiade Champion Season’s Top Gymnast in FIG World Cup

LAUSANNE – The 2015 FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series ended in a Russian triumph. Teammates Margarita Mamun (RUS) and Yana Kudryavtseva (RUS) shared the honours as World Cup competition came to a close this past weekend in Kazan (RUS). Kudryavtseva, the reigning two-time World champion, claimed the series All-around title; whereas Margarita Mamun, a multiple gold medallist (4) at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan won or tied for every individual event.

Margarita Mamun in action at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan

World Cup rankings are generated by awarding gymnasts a certain number of points based on results at World Cup events. A gymnast’s best four performances are taken into account, and the points added to generate a final points total that determines winners of the World Cup series. The seven-stop World Cup series debuted in Lisbon (POR) at the end of March and included competitions in Bucharest (ROU), Pesaro (ITA), Tashkent (UZB), Budapest (HUN), Sofia (BUL) and finally Kazan (RUS).

Kazan Universiade Champion Mamun, solidified her status as the season’s top gymnast in World Cup competition with the Hoop, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon after sweeping the gold medals again in Kazan.

Kudryavtseva and Mamun, who normally finish 1-2 in international competition, are expected to renew their rivalry at the World Championships in Stuttgart (GER) September 7-13. Mamun, meanwhile, has also twice swept World Cup competitions this season, albeit both times when Kudryavtseva was not in the field.

(Source: FIG)