2. Introduction
“Rhythmic gymnastics is
the most beautiful kind
of sport ”
Outwardly, life of young
sportsmen seems so easy. But
you are not right. It is
undoubtedly a hard work to be a
champion. Gymnasts (and
other sportsmen too) are devoted to their occupation. They say,“It is more than life”;
they are determined in their decisions. They are dedicated, persistent and morally
strong. Their aim outshines all the temptations which ordinary seduce teenagers and
youth. We must admit that it is impossible to imagine a training which lasts nearly 7
hours and competition struggle at an international tournament. But it is normal for these
girls who are just 17 years old. So, I am going to present one of them who is a striking
example.
Her name is Aleksandra Merkulova.
3. Facts
Alexandra Merculova (born 25 November 1995)
is a Russian rhythmic gymnast from Kemerovo,
Russia. She is the 2010 Youth Olympic Games
champion. And last news says that she won a gold
medal on the Universiade in Kazan (2013).
4. Personal life
Alexandra is the middle child of five children. She has two elder sisters (Olya and
Natasha) and two younger brothers (Savva and Vasiliy).
It was not a coincidence that the girl of age three (it is not a joke) took up rhythmic
gymnastics. To be honest, I should say that she could not say a word when she tried to
do her first exercise.
And what is the reason for starting so early? Father wished to bring up a champion.
Mother wanted to have an artistic, creative daughter. There was no place
for an argument but there was place for compromise. They sent their tiny
child to a sport school. The girl immediately came to like sport.
5. Career
The first trainer is Nataliya Ermolaeva. Now Irina Vinner is training Alexandra . Irina
Vinner points out that this girl is an extraordinary, talented, unique sportswoman. The
crazy girl flames up during her performance.
Alexandra lives in a special place for sportsmen (named “Novogorsk”) with other girls.
One of their daily trainings lasts nearly 7 hours. But it is not difficult, annoying
or inconvenient obligation for Alexandra. She is convinced that it is only way
to achieve the top of success.
6. Conclusion
In spite of the difficult
schedule, Alexandra and
other girls have a lot of
friends, bright life and
admirers all over the country
who try to take after them and
look up at them .
To sum up my short story,
we hope to see our gymnasts
at future competitions.
We will support them. And
I am sure that the most astonishing feminine sport will be more popular in Russia.
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