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Ukrainians victorius at home
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The Ukraine women's artistic gymnastics team won the friendly meet versus Russia and Canada at home, in Kiev.
Ukraine won with a total of 179,400, followed by the Russian team, scored 175.550 and clearly in front of Canada on third with 164.200 points.
Daria Zgoba was the best gymnast in individual all-around, in front of her teammate Alina Kozich. Svetlana Klyukina was the top Russian, finishing third all-around...
The hosting Ukrainians earned the highest team total on each event, including a meet-high 46.700 on balance beam in the last rotation.
The other Russians competing were Nadezhda Chikhiryova, Alyona Donodina, Yulia Lozhechko, Kristina Pravdina, Ksenia Semyonova and Alyona Zmeu.
Canada, which brought four gymnasts, finished third. Canada was represented by new national champion Kristina Vaculik as well as Aisha Gerber, Cynthia Lemieux and Rebecca Simbhudas.
Ukraine - Russia - Canada
2007, June 29, Kiev, Ukraine
* Women's Team
1. UKRAINE (VA-42.7500; UB-46.050; BB-46.700; FX43.900) = 179.400
2. RUSSIA (41.600; 45.700, 44.800; 43.450) =175.550
3. CANADA (42.500; 41,300; 39.150; 41.250) =164.200