Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rio Olympic Arena

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Diameter; 18-20cm

Min. weight: 400g

Ball: Rubber or soft plastic, held without gripping. Can be rolled across body, bounced on floor, and thrown and caught

Cane: 50-60cm

Ribbon: Made from satin or similar material. Must
stay in perpetual, fluid motion throughout performance

Length: 6m

Clubs: Swirls, throws and catches combined with
body movements, requiring precise coordination and
timing

London Olympics individual all-round gold medallist
Evgenia Kanaeva (RUS)

Length: 40-50cm

Min. weight: 150g

Hoop: Thrown, caught, spun around body and rolled along floor. Routines must include at least three leaps

Ceiling height: 12m

13m 13m

Inner diameter: 80-90cm

Min. weight: 300g

Scoring: Each discipline marked out of 30 for difficulty, artistry and execution

Sources: Rio 2016, Olympic.org

Pictures: Associated Press, Getty Images