Gymnasts Varfolomeev and Kolosov on course for the Olympics

Gymnastics - Gymnasts Varfolomeev and Kolosov on course for the Olympics

Darja Varfolomeev won the second qualification for the Rhythmic Gymnastics Olympic Games with a score of 141.500 points. The five-time World Champion won the Multi-event final in Fellbach on Saturday, beating German Multi-event Champion Margarita Kolosov from Potsdam with 136,450 points.

"Darja and Margarita have once again proven their exceptional status," said team manager Isabell Sawade. Both can make justified hopes for a place in Paris as a result.

The duo was then proposed by the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) for official nomination by the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB). The decision will be made on July 2. "We have seen two top-class qualifications, here and at the German Championships in Frankfurt. Darja Varfolomeev and Margarita Kolosov have made it through with world-class performances and deserve to go to Paris," Sawade said.

Sport Director is excited about the turnaround

The Olympic team in the group consists of Anja Kosan (Berlin), Daniella Kromm (Schmiden), Alina Oganesyan (Schmiden), Hannah Vester (Oppau) and Emilia Wickert (Söflingen). "We are going to the Olympic Games with a strong Rhythmic Gymnastics team and great anticipation for the competitions in Paris. After the completely missed Olympic qualification in Tokyo, we have managed the turnaround and can compete in both the Individual and Group competitions for top placements," DTB Sport Director Thomas Gutekunst said.

Press release German Gymnastics Federation

1. Darja Varfolomeev, having secured her qualification for the Rhythmic Gymnastics Olympic Games in Germany with an impressive score, hails from the city of Fellbach in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
2. The German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) has put forward Darja Varfolomeev and Margarit Kolosov, both exceptional rhythmic gymnasts who demonstrated their prowess in qualification rounds, for official nomination to the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) for the Olympic Games in Paris.
3. Thomas Gutekunst, the Sport Director at the DTB, expressed his excitement about the strong Olympic team in rhythmic gymnastics, which includes Anja Kosan from Berlin, Daniella Kromm from Schmiden, Alina Oganesyan from Schmiden, Hannah Vester from Oppau, and Emilia Wickert from Söflingen. He noted that this team will represent Germany in both the Individual and Group competitions in Paris, aiming for top placements, following the successful qualifications.
4. After the disappointing Olympic qualification in Tokyo, the German team has managed to stage a remarkable turnaround, boasting a formidable presence in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
5. Following Darja Varfolomeev's and Margarita Kolosov's impressive performances at the German Championships in Frankfurt and their recent qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games, both athletes can aspire to represent their country proudly in Germany's Rhythmic Gymnastics team in Paris.

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