Five-time European junior men's champions Great Britain missed out on their chance to win an historic sixth title at The SSE Hydro when they had two falls off the horizontal bar and handed gold to Russia. Britain were well on their way to a record sixth consecutive gold when it all fell to
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European Championships 2018: Russian gymnasts qualify to team final in convincing style ahead of Great Britain
The men's gymnastics qualification competition concluded at The SSE Hydro Arena, with Russia scoring an emphatic 259.427 ahead of Great Britain, who lie second with 252.496. It was a shaky start for Russia on the high bar, with a fall from David BELYAVSKIY, but they rallied with superb exercises on floor. Two
Great Britain’s Max Whitlock on European Championship goals and beyond
When Great Britain's male gymnasts start their qualification competition, their star turn Max WHITLOCK will already know how his closest rival on pommel horse fared earlier in the day. Rhys McCLENAGHAN of Ireland, who won gold in this event at the Commonwealth Games in April ahead of WHITLOCK, competes in an
Brute strength and artistry: Greece’s rings champion Eleftherios Petrounias faces challenge from Great Britain’s Courtney Tulloch
The apparatus which most tests the mettle of male gymnasts is undoubtedly the rings, in which athletes must combine supreme strength with poise and artistry, as well as master the swinging motion of the rings. Every move is registered by sensors embedded in the apparatus, monitoring and timing their routines with
Marios Georgiou of Cyprus eager to dance his way to success
Russia looking for hat-trick in men’s gymnastics team competition
After finishing on top at the 2014 and 2016 European championships, the Russian men's gymnastics squad is aiming for a golden treble in the team competition. But they will face strong competition from Great Britain, who took silver in 2014 and 2016. The Russian team includes three returning members from 2016: Nikolai
Russia’s Melnikova targets three more medals in women’s gymnastics apparatus finals
Russians near-perfect as they retain women’s gymnastics team title
Angelina MELNIKOVA expressed her delight after spearheading the Russian women's gymnastics team to a successful defence of their title at the SSE Hydro on Saturday. The Russians produced an almost flawless performance as they won the gold medal with a total of 165.195 points. With that score they easily beat first-place qualifiers
Russian gymnasts add an American twist as they seek to defend their team title
Russia lead race for women’s gymnastics team title
Defending champions Russia will be the nation to beat in the women's gymnastics team event at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships. But Great Britain, silver medallists two years ago, will be hoping to close the gap on the Russians. Last year's championships did not feature a team event, which is held in