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Flamengo dominates second day of Brazilian Artistic Gymnastics competitions

Rubro-negro wins 11 medals in the apparatus finals in João Pessoa

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With a packed gymnasium watching the apparatus finals, Flamengo dominated and won 11 medals on the second decisive day of the Brazilian Championship.

On the uneven bars, two-time Olympic and world champion Rebeca Andrade shone, securing the gold medal with a flawless performance that sent the crowd at the Ronaldão Olympics into a frenzy. The podium for this event was all red and black. Rebeca took first place with 14.500, followed by Gabriela Bouças with 13.100, and Isabel Aguilar with 13.000.


"I'm so happy to have helped my team achieve good results in this competition. Being with these younger girls is a wonderful exchange of energy. I've received so much love these past few days here in João Pessoa, and I can only thank them for everything. It was incredible," said Rebeca.


In the vault apparatus, Larissa Machado made two excellent jumps that took her to the highest place on the podium (13.134). The silver medal went to Isabel Aguilar who had an average of 12.867.

 

On the balance beam, Hellen Vitoria, just 14 years old, showed great concentration and balance, winning the gold medal (13.033). The bronze went to Isabel Aguilar (12.800).

In the floor exercise, little Hellen Vitoria once again showed all her charisma and charm, delivering a beautiful performance that earned her her second gold medal in the apparatus (13.300). Julia Coutinho also wowed, securing silver with a 13.200. 


In the men's event, Diogo Soares took silver in the vault with an average of 14.150.