The Spanish rhythmic gymnastics team secured the silver medal in the mixed exercise final at the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Frankfurt, finishing with a score of 29.050 points.
Brazil claimed the gold medal with a total score of 29.450 points, while Bulgaria won bronze after recording 28.750 points in the final event of the competition.
Coached by Alejandra Quereda, who is originally from Alicante, and Ana Pelaz, the Spanish squad delivered a dynamic and expressive mambo routine. The team resolved minor misadjustments during intermediate catches without major errors, securing their place on the second step of the podium.
Rival Performances and Final Standings
Brazil earned the world title following a clean performance set to music by Lady Gaga. The Brazilian gymnasts completed a routine with high concentration and no apparatus drops to achieve their winning score of 29.450 points. Bulgaria took bronze with 28.750 points after completing their best routine of the season, executed without any movement on apparatus catches.
Israel finished in fourth place with a score of 28.300 points, matching fifth placed Japan, who also scored 28.300 points after being penalized for an apparatus drop. Host nation Germany placed sixth with 28.200 points, followed by Uzbekistan in seventh with 28.100 points. Ukraine finished outside the top positions after suffering two apparatus drops during their routine.
Historic World Championships for Spain
The silver medal in the mixed exercise final capped an outstanding tournament for the Spanish group, led by Olympic gymnast and team captain Ines Bergua. The team, which also features Salma Solaun, Andrea Fernandez, Andrea Corral, and Valencian gymnasts Marina Cortelles and Lucia Munoz, previously won the gold medal in the all-around competition with a total of 57.450 points.
Spain's victory in the all-around event repeated a landmark achievement not seen since the 1991 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Athens. The all-around gold medal also secured Spain an official qualification spot for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Japan took the silver medal in the all-around general standings, while Brazil won bronze.
Rhythmic gymnastics group competition involves teams of gymnasts performing synchronized routines combining dance and acrobatic elements with apparatus handling. The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will mark the next Olympic appearance for qualifying national teams following World Championship competition cycles.
