The key facts
- Nartov and Panteleev are world champions in synchronized trampoline (Nanjing, 54.710 points)
- Silver went to the British pair Walkes and Perzamanos (53.990), bronze to the Belarusians Melnikov and Litvinovich (53.030)
- In early October, the duo won a World Cup stage in Riccione; the Russian team is competing in Nanjing under national symbols
Gold in synchronized trampoline in Nanjing
Russian trampoline gymnasts Dmitry Nartov and Kirill Panteleev have become world champions in synchronized trampoline. The tournament is being held in Nanjing, China, from November 4 to 8; the Russian team is competing there under national symbols, and the squad includes 26 athletes, Life.ru reported.
How the final unfolded
In the final, the Russians received 54.710 points from the judges and took first place. Second were the British pair Corey Walkes and Zak Perzamanos with 53.990 points, while bronze went to Belarusians Ivan Melnikov and Ivan Litvinovich with 53.030 points.
The victory extends their October success
For Nartov and Panteleev, this is their second major victory in a short period: in early October they won a World Cup stage in Riccione, Italy, where they scored 53.700 points in synchronized trampoline and finished ahead of representatives of the United States and Azerbaijan. Notably, their result in Nanjing turned out to be higher — 54.710 points — although directly comparing scores from different competitions is not entirely correct.
More gold for the Russian team
The Russians also won gold medals in other disciplines at this championship. In particular, Galina Begim was the best in double mini-trampoline, finishing ahead of rivals from New Zealand and the United States. In addition, according to the same outlet, Russian athletes Bladtseva and Mikhailova also won gold at the World Championships in China.
