Karmansky wins three rhythmic gold medals at 2005 Visa Championships

Just two days after winning the All Around Rhythmic Gymnastics Title at the 2005 Visa Championships, Olga Karmansky of Nova, won gold medals in the rope, ball and ribbon Finals.  Lisa Wang of Rhythmic Gems, won the clubs Title, after finishing second in the All Around, and tied with Olga Karmansky for the ball event title. In the junior division, Julie Zetlin of Rhythmflex, who won the all-around silver medal, won four of four individual event titles with a fantastic performance.

The top six athletes on each event from Thursday’s preliminary competition qualified to today’s event final.

“I was a little tired from the first day when I gave it all that I had. Now, I’m looking forward to the World Training Camp in California,” Karmansky said.

Brenann Stacker of Illinois Rhythmics, placed third in rope, clubs and ribbon, and Aline Bakchadjian of Hollywood Academy, bronze medallist in the All Around also won bronze in ball. Lisa Wang earned silver medals in rope and ribbon and Karmansky took silver in clubs.

Julie Zetlin was first in the All Around at this year’s Rhythmic Challenge, and during the preliminariess, she placed second in rope and hoop and third in clubs and ribbon behind Rachel Marmer of Hollywood Academy, who had the highest score on all four events.

“I didn’t even think about winning each event,” Zetlin said. “I was less nervous and wasn’t afraid to do more. It was more fun than nerve-racking. I just tried to have a lot of fun and get the audience and the judges into my routines.”

Marmer took second in all four events while Marlee Shape of Illinois Rhythmic, won bronze in both the rope and ribbon finals, Tracy Agyeman of Isadora’s, earned bronze in clubs and Kristian Brooks of Sports Club of Novi, earned bronze in hoop.

Rhythmic gymnastics event finals

Senior Division

Rope
1. Olga Karmansky, Nova, Brooklyn, N.Y., 13.625
2. Lisa Wang, Rhythmic Gems, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 13.375
3. Brenann Stacker, Illinois Rhythmics, Lincolnshire, Ill., 13.175
4. Alexandra Licona, Hollywood Academy, Culver City, Calif., 12.500
5. Julia Itkina, California Rhythms, Los Angeles, Calif., 12.200
6. Diana Mkhitaryan, Hollywood Academy, Los Angeles, Calif., 11.925

Ball
1. Olga Karmansky, Nova, Brooklyn, N.Y., 13.650
1. Lisa Wang, Rhythmic Gems, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 13.650
3. Aline Bakchadjian, Hollywood Academy, Woodland Hills, Calif., 13.425
4. Valery Kharina, Illinois Rhythmics, Deerfield, Ill., 12.625
5. Vlada Yurkin, Hollywood Academy, Los Angeles, Calif., 12.425
6. Alexandra Licona, Hollywood Academy, Culver City, Calif., 12.225

Clubs
1. Lisa Wang, Rhythmic Gems, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 13.850
2. Olga Karmansky, Nova, Brooklyn, N.Y., 13.825
3. Brenann Stacker, Illinois Rhythmics, Lincolnshire, Ill., 13.625
4. Aline Bakchadjian, Hollywood Academy, Woodland Hills, Calif., 13.250
5. Marina Moskolenko, Nova, Brooklyn, N.Y., 12.225
6. Julia Itkina, California Rhythms, Los Angeles, Calif., 12.000

Ribbon
1. Olga Karmansky, Nova, Brooklyn, N.Y., 13.900
2. Lisa Wang, Rhythmic Gems, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 13.675
3. Brenann Stacker, Illinois Rhythmics, Lincolnshire, Ill., 13.600
4. Aline Bakchadjian, Hollywood Academy, Woodland Hills, Calif., 12.975
5. Alexandra Licona, Hollywood Academy, Culver City, Calif., 12.625
6. Ava Gehringer, Rhythmic Gems, Evanston, Ill., 12.025

Junior division event finals

Rope
1. Julie Zetlin, Rhythmflex, Bethseda, Md., 13.850
2. Rachel Marmer, Hollywood Academy, Los Angeles, Calif., 13.525
3. Marlee Shape, Illinois Rhythmics, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 12.350
4. Tracy Ageman, Isadora's, Queens, N.Y., 12.150
5. Kristian Brooks, Sports Club of Novi, Coronna, Mich., 11.875
6. Lea Lamprecht, Global Gymnastics, Tiburen, Calif., 10.175

Hoop
1. Julie Zetlin, Rhythmflex, Bethseda, Md., 13.725
2. Rachel Marmer, Hollywood Academy, Los Angeles, Calif., 13.600
3. Kristian Brooks, Sports Club of Novi, Coronna, Mich., 12.500
4. Tracy Agyeman, Isadora's, Queens, N.Y., 12.475
5. Reba Daniels, KMC Rhythmics, Cochranville, Pa., 11.550
6. Rebecca Wallenstein, International Rhythmic, St. Augustine, Fla., 11.225

Clubs
1. Julie Zetlin, Rhythmflex, Bethseda, Md., 13.925
2. Rachel Marmer, Hollywood Academy, Los Angeles, Calif., 13.550
3. Tracy Ageman, Isadora's, Queens, N.Y., 12.650
4. Marlee Shape, Illinois Rhythmics, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 12.475
5. Rebecca Wallenstein, International Rhythmic, St. Augustine, Fla., 12.125
6. Kristian Brooks, Sports Club of Novi, Coronna, Mich., 11.575

Ribbon
1. Julie Zetlin, Rhythmflex, Bethseda, Md., 13.100
2. Rachel Marmer, Hollywood Academy, Los Angeles, Calif., 13.075
3. Marlee Shape, Illinois Rhythmics, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 11.775
4. Kristian Brooks, Sports Club of Novi, Coronna, Mich., 11.550
5. Caroline Pahl, Rhythmic Gems, Bloomingdale, Ill., 11.200
6. Rebecca Wallenstein, International Rhythmic, St. Augustine, Fla., 11.000

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Karmansky wins Rhythmic Gymnastics National Championships

Marmer claims third straight junior national champion title

IAfter finishing in the runner-up spot for the last four years, Olga Karmansky finally captured the all-around gold at the rhythmic competition of the 2005 Visa Championships with a score of 56.725. Lisa Wang of Buffalo Grove, Ill., took second and Aline Bakchadjian of Woodland Hills, Calif won bronze.

 Olga has a superb competitive record, and had already won the All Around Senior Title at this year’s Rhythmic Challenge in Colorado Springs as well as a second place in the 2004 Olympic Trials said "I was pretty happy with all four events. I had two wobbles with the clubs, but I think I can fix that for World’s and compete perfectly there." She credited a change in training to her strong performance. "Since my gym is an artistic gym with a spring floor, we went to upstate New York for about a week, where there are better facilities," she said. “There we could train on a wooden floor and a higher ceiling."

Silver Medallist Lisa Wang scored a total of 55.575 with a high of 14.100 with Clubs, and bronze medallist Aline Bakchadjian of Hollywood Academy scores a total of 52.650.  

 In the junior division, Rachel Marmer of Los Angeles, Calif., swept all four events to win her third straight all-around national title. Julie Zetlin of Bethseda, Md., won Silver, with Kristian Brooks of Coronna, Mich., winning bronze.

Rachel Marmer, who competes for Hollywood Academy, recently won a gold medal at the Aphrodite International Rhythmic Competition in Cyprus on July 9, and won Silver at the 2005 Rhythmic Challenge. She also placed third in the Torneio International in Portugal winning Gold in the Ribbon and silver in the  rope and hoop finals.

2005 Visa Championships

Rhythmic Junior Division all around and event finals

Aug. 11, 2005 

All Around

1. Rachel Marmer,Hollywood Academy,Los Angeles,Calif. 53.975

2. Julie Zetlin,Rhythmflex,Bethseda,Md. 49.950

3. Kristian Brooks, Sports Club of Novi,Coronna,Mich. 47.100

4. Marlee Shape,Illinois Rhythmics,Buffalo Grove,Ill. 46.400

5. Tracy Ageman, Isadora's,Queens,N.Y. 46.250

6. Rebecca Wallenstein, International Rhythmic,St. Augustine,Fla. 45.875

7. Caroline Pahl, Rhythmic Gems,Bloomingdale,Ill. 44.325

8. Reba Daniels, KMCRhythmics,Cochranville,Pa. 44.275

9. Stephanie Flaksman,Illinois Rhythmics,Northbrook,Ill. 43.750

10. Michelle Wojtach, Rhythmic Gems,Glenview,Ill. 42.450

11. Marina Ljuboja,Illinois Rhythmics,Highland Park,Ill. 42.150

12. LeaLamprecht, Global Gymnastics,Tiburen,Calif. 41.650

13. Delaney Lonergan, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 41.200

EXH. Tyler Rosemond, Big Apple,New York City,N.Y. 40.950

14. Tamara Zverinskaya, Nova,Brooklyn,N.Y. 40.900

15. SavannahReynolds,CaliforniaRhythms,Van Nuys,Calif. 40.575

16. SofyaRoytburg, Isadora's,Brooklyn,N.Y. 40.350

17. NataliKasprowicz, GlobalGymnastics,Walnut Creek,Calif. 39.950

18. RachelGirma, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 39.400

19. BiancaLaRosa, KMCRhythmics,Brooklyn,N.Y. 37.975

20. KaterinaKugel, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 36.975

Rope

1. Rachel Marmer,Hollywood Academy,Los Angeles,Calif. 13.675

2. Julie Zetlin,Rhythmflex,Bethseda,Md. 13.475

3. Kristian Brooks, Sports Club of Novi,Coronna,Mich. 12.000

4. Marlee Shape,Illinois Rhythmics,Buffalo Grove,Ill. 11.925

5. Tracy Ageman, Isadora's,Queens,N.Y. 11.400

5. Lea Lamprecht, Global Gymnastics,Tiburen,Calif. 11.400

7. CarolinePahl, Rhythmic Gems,Bloomingdale,Ill. 11.300

8. Michelle Wojtach, Rhythmic Gems,Glenview,Ill. 10.850

9. Reba Daniels, KMC Rhythmics,Cochranville,Pa. 10.825

10. Stephanie Flaksman,IllinoisRhythmics,Northbrook,Ill. 10.675

11. Delaney Lonergan, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 10.575

EXH. Tyler Rosemond, Big Apple,New York City,N.Y. 10.525

12. Tamara Zverinskaya, Nova,Brooklyn,N.Y. 10.450

13. Marina Ljuboja,Illinois Rhythmics,Highland Park,Ill. 10.350

14. Rebecca Wallenstein, International Rhythmic,St. Augustine,Fla. 10.325

15. Sofya Roytburg, Isadora's,Brooklyn,N.Y. 10.200

16. Katerina Kugel, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 10.175

17. Rachel Girma, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 10.125

18. Savannah Reynolds,California Rhythms,Van Nuys,Calif. 10.050

19. Natali Kasprowicz, Global Gymnastics,Walnut Creek,Calif. 9.850

20. Bianca LaRosa, KMC Rhythmics,Brooklyn,N.Y. 9.125

Hoop

1. Rachel Marmer,Hollywood Academy,Los Angeles,Calif. 13.475

2. Julie Zetlin,Rhythmflex,Bethseda,Md. 12.375

3. Kristian Brooks, Sports Club of Novi,Coronna,Mich. 11.950

4. Reba Daniels, KMC Rhythmics,Cochranville,Pa. 11.750

5. Rebecca Wallenstein, International Rhythmic,St. Augustine,Fla. 11.600

6. Tracy Ageman, Isadora's,Queens,N.Y. 11.475

7. Marlee Shape,Illinois Rhythmics,Buffalo Grove,Ill. 11.225

8. Caroline Pahl, Rhythmic Gems,Bloomingdale,Ill. 11.000

9. Stephanie Flaksman,Illinois Rhythmics,Northbrook,Ill. 10.650

10. Michelle Wojtach, Rhythmic Gems,Glenview,Ill. 10.350

10. Marina Ljuboja,Illinois Rhythmics,Highland Park,Ill. 10.350

EXH. Tyler Rosemond, Big Apple,New York City,N.Y. 10.350

12. Lea Lamprecht, Global Gymnastics,Tiburen,Calif. 10.175

13. Tamara Zverinskaya, Nova,Brooklyn,N.Y. 10.075

14. Sofya Roytburg, Isadora's,Brooklyn,N.Y. 9.975

15. Rachel Girma, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 9.950

16. Delaney Lonergan, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 9.925

17. Natali Kasprowicz, Global Gymnastics,Walnut Creek,Calif. 9.700

18. Savannah Reynolds,California Rhythms,Van Nuys,Calif. 9.650

19. Bianca LaRosa, KMC Rhythmics,Brooklyn,N.Y. 8.475

20. Katerina Kugel, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 8.350

Clubs

1. Rachel Marmer,Hollywood Academy,Los Angeles,Calif. 13.750

2. Tracy Ageman, Isadora's,Queens,N.Y. 12.425

3. Julie Zetlin,Rhythmflex,Bethseda,Md. 12.300

4. Marlee Shape,Illinois Rhythmics,Buffalo Grove,Ill. 11.725

5. Kristian Brooks, Sports Club ofNovi,Coronna,Mich. 11.650

5. Rebecca Wallenstein, International Rhythmic,St. Augustine,Fla. 11.650

7. Marina Ljuboja,Illinois Rhythmics,Highland Park,Ill. 11.500

8. Sofya Roytburg, Isadora's,Brooklyn,N.Y. 11.350

9. Stephanie Flaksman,Illinois Rhythmics,Northbrook,Ill. 11.125

10. Michelleb Wojtach, Rhythmic Gems,Glenview,Ill. 10.900

11. Savannah Reynolds,California Rhythms,Van Nuys,Calif. 10.850

12. Natali Kasprowicz, Global Gymnastics,Walnut Creek,Calif. 10.825

13. Caroline Pahl, Rhythmic Gems,Bloomingdale,Ill. 10.700

14. Reba Daniels, KMC Rhythmics,Cochranville,Pa. 10.575

14. Bianca LaRosa, KMC Rhythmics,Brooklyn,N.Y. 10.575

EXH. Tyler Rosemond, Big Apple,New York City,N.Y. 10.525

16. Tamara Zverinskaya, Nova,Brooklyn,N.Y. 10.400

17. Lea Lamprecht, Global Gymnastics,Tiburen,Calif. 10.375

18. Delaney Lonergan, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 10.300

19. Rachel Girma, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 9.950

20. Katerina Kugel, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 9.875

Ribbon

1. Rachel Marmer,Hollywood Academy,Los Angeles,Calif. 13.075

2. Rebecca Wallenstein, International Rhythmic,St. Augustine,Fla. 12.300

3. Julie Zetlin,Rhythmflex,Bethseda,Md. 11.800

4. Marlee Shape,Illinois Rhythmics,Buffalo Grove,Ill. 11.525

5. Kristian Brooks, Sports Club of Novi,Coronna,Mich. 11.500

6. Caroline Pahl, Rhythmic Gems,Bloomingdale,Ill. 11.325

7. Stephanie Flaksman,Illinois Rhythmics,Northbrook,Ill. 11.300

8. Reba Daniels, KMC Rhythmics,Cochranville,Pa. 11.125

9. Tracy Ageman, Isadora's,Queens,N.Y. 10.950

10. Delaney Lonergan, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 10.400

11. Michelle Wojtach, Rhythmic Gems,Glenview,Ill. 10.350

12. Savannah Reynolds,California Rhythms,Van Nuys,Calif. 10.025

13. Tamara Zverinskaya, Nova,Brooklyn,N.Y. 9.975

14. Marina Ljuboja,Illinois Rhythmics,Highland Park,Ill. 9.950

15. Bianca LaRosa, KMC Rhythmics,Brooklyn,N.Y. 9.800

16. Lea Lamprecht, Global Gymnastics,Tiburen,Calif. 9.700

17. Natali Kasprowicz, Global Gymnastics,Walnut Creek,Calif. 9.575

EXH. Tyler Rosemond, Big Apple,New York City,N.Y. 9.550

18. Rachel Girma, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 9.375

19. Sofya Roytburg, Isadora's,Brooklyn,N.Y. 8.825

20. Katerina Kugel, LASG,Los Angeles,Calif. 8.575