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Varfolomeev Clinches Five Golds at Rhythmic Worlds as Germany Takes Team Crown

The performance signaled growing depth for Germany behind its Olympic champion.

Overview

  • On the final day in Rio, Darja Varfolomeev won the ball, clubs and band titles to add to her defended all‑around gold and the team victory.
  • Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli captured the hoop world title, with Varfolomeev finishing fifth after her only slip of the meet.
  • Germany secured the team gold from combined individual and group scores, powered by results from Varfolomeev and Anastasia Simakova.
  • Simakova delivered a breakout hoop bronze at her Worlds debut and contributed crucial points toward the team triumph.
  • An incorrect national anthem was played at Varfolomeev’s all‑around ceremony, a widely noted organizational error during the championships.