Nikolova Wins Three Medals in Milan

Nikolova Wins Three Medals in Milan

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Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast Stiliana Nikolova claimed gold in clubs, silver in ball, and bronze in hoop at the final Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup of the season in Milan, Italy, CE Report quotes BTA

Nikolova impressed with a 29.400-point routine in clubs, outscoring Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli and China’s Wang Zilu. She secured silver in ball with 29.750 points, behind Olympic champion Darja Varfolomeev (Germany), and added a bronze in hoop with 29.450.

Nikolova did not reach the ribbon final. Fellow Bulgarian Eva Brezalieva placed 17th in the all-around.

The Milan event served as the last major competition ahead of the World Championships in Rio, set for August 20–24.

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