Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix
Competition for rhythmic gymnastics
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The Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit is an annual series of tournaments in rhythmic gymnastics open to gymnasts from around the world. The series consists of several stages held in different countries in Europe and is considered one of the major competition circuits outside those organized by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) or European Gymnastics. Competitors include many of the world's leading gymnasts.[1]
| Sport | Rhythmic gymnastics |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Countries | Worldwide |
| Most titles |  Russia |
Each Grand Prix stage is conducted as an all-around qualification competition, followed by four apparatus finals in hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon.[2] The concluding event of the circuit is commonly referred to as the Grand Prix Final. The focus of each stage is on individual competition, although group events have also been included at some stages since at least 1995.[3]
The Grand Prix circuit should not be confused with the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series, which is officially organized by the FIG. In contrast, the Grand Prix is neither organized nor promoted by the FIG.[4]
History
The Grand Prix circuit was established in 1994. The idea for a series of events held across different cities was developed by then vice-president of the International Gymnastics Federation, Hans-Jürgen Zacharias, together with Robert Baur. The rules were subsequently drafted through a series of meetings with the European Gymnastics Union. The objective of the circuit was to bring together and rank the elite of international rhythmic gymnastics.[5] Prize money was also introduced, marking the first time it was awarded in rhythmic gymnastics competitions.[6]
Nations that have hosted Grand Prix stages include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Russia, and Ukraine.
Grand Prix circuit
Each year, a number of stages, ranging from a minimum of three to a maximum of twelve, are held across different countries in Europe. Individual gymnasts compete in an all-around competition, which also serves as qualification for the apparatus finals.[2] In the early editions of the Grand Prix, a separate all-around final was also held. The concluding event of the circuit is commonly referred to as the Grand Prix Final. Until 2005, gymnasts accumulated points at each stage, and only the highest ranked athletes qualified to compete in the Grand Prix Final.
Grand Prix events are invitational competitions. Although they are not officially organized by the FIG, all participating gymnasts must hold valid FIG licenses and meet the age requirements for senior level competition. The current FIG Code of Points is used for judging, with performances evaluated according to the most recent rules and scoring system established by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique.[2]
Events
| Year | Number of stages | Grand Prix Final | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 4 | Vienna Grand Prix |  Vienna |
| 1995 | 4 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix |  Deventer |
| 1996 | 5 | Vienna Grand Prix | Vienna |
| 1997 | 6 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix | Deventer |
| 1998 | 6 | Grand Prix Linz | Linz |
| 1999 | 7 | Grand Prix Korneuburg | Korneuburg |
| 2000 | 5 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix | Deventer |
| 2001 | 6 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix | Deventer |
| 2002 | 8 | Grand Prix Innsbruck | Innsbruck |
| 2003 | 9 | Grand Prix Innsbruck | Innsbruck |
| 2004 | 7 | Alfred Vogel Grand Prix | Deventer |
| 2005 | 8 | Berlin Masters |  Berlin |
| 2006 | 9 | Berlin Masters | Berlin |
| 2007 | 10 | Grand Prix Innsbruck | Innsbruck |
| 2008 | 8 | Grand Prix Slovakia |  Bratislava |
| 2009 | 8 | Berlin Masters | Berlin |
| 2010 | 8 | Berlin Masters | Berlin |
| 2011 | 5 | Brno Grand Prix |  Brno |
| 2012 | 5 | Brno Grand Prix | Brno |
| 2013 | 5 | Berlin Masters | Berlin |
| 2014 | 6 | Grand Prix Innsbruck | Innsbruck |
| 2015 | 5 | Brno Grand Prix | Brno |
| 2016 | 5 | Grand Prix Eilat |  Eilat |
| 2017 | 7 | Grand Prix Eilat | Eilat |
| 2018 | 6 | Grand Prix Marbella |  Marbella |
| 2019 | 6 | Brno Grand Prix | Brno |
| 2020 | 4 | Deriugina Grand Prix |  Kyiv |
| 2021 | 3 | Grand Prix Marbella | Marbella |
| 2022 | 4 | Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup | Brno |
| 2023 | 4 | Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup | Brno |
| 2024 | 4 | Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup | Brno |
| 2025 | 4 | Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup | Brno |
| 2026 | 4 | Grand Prix Brno Tart Cup | Brno |
All-time medal table
The following table summarizes the total number of individual medals won by gymnasts from each nation in all stages of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit from 1994 to 2026. Only senior-level medalists from official Grand Prix stages and the Grand Prix Final are included. Medals from group events, whether awarded as part of Grand Prix competitions or at international tournaments held alongside Grand Prix stages, are not counted.
This compilation highlights the most successful nations in individual rhythmic gymnastics within the Grand Prix circuit. Medal totals are organized by country and are initially presorted by the number of gold medals, followed by silver and bronze. The table reflects achievements in both apparatus finals and all-around competitions.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia (RUS) | 623 | 423 | 218 | 1,264 |
| 2 | Ukraine (UKR) | 185 | 172 | 189 | 546 |
| 3 |  Belarus (BLR) | 54 | 141 | 188 | 383 |
| 4 |  Bulgaria (BUL) | 29 | 66 | 75 | 170 |
| 5 | Israel (ISR) | 13 | 35 | 73 | 121 |
| 6 |  Italy (ITA) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 34 |
| 7 |  Slovenia (SLO) | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| 8 |  Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 9 |  Kazakhstan (KAZ) | 3 | 19 | 32 | 54 |
| 10 |  Uzbekistan (UZB) | 3 | 9 | 7 | 19 |
| 11 | Germany (GER) | 3 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
| 12 |  Georgia (GEO) | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 13 |  Azerbaijan (AZE) | 2 | 14 | 41 | 57 |
| 14 |  France (FRA) | 2 | 6 | 15 | 23 |
| 15 | Spain (ESP) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 16 |  United States (USA) | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 17 |  Poland (POL) | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 18 |  Hungary (HUN) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 19 |  Greece (GRE) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 20 |  Brazil (BRA) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 21 |  South Korea (KOR) | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 22 |  Estonia (EST) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 23 |  Canada (CAN) | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 24 | Czech Republic (CZE) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 25 | Austria (AUT) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 26 |  Latvia (LAT) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 27 |  Japan (JPN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (27 entries) | 947 | 926 | 924 | 2,797 | |
Group events
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Organizers of Grand Prix events may also hold additional competitions for groups at the same venue. In the early editions, group competitions were staged as parallel events, usually in the form of international tournaments, and were conducted alongside individual performances during Grand Prix competitions. In 2003, an official Grand Prix event specifically for groups was held in Sofia, Bulgaria.[7] Since 2016, organizers have also been permitted to stage official group competitions as part of Grand Prix events, although they are not required to do so.[2] Nations that have earned at least one senior level group medal, either in international tournaments or official Grand Prix stages, since 1995 include:
Azerbaijan[8]
Belarus[9]
Brazil[9]
Bulgaria[10]
Canada[11]
China[9]
Czech Republic[12]
Egypt[13]
Estonia[14]
Finland[15]
France[16]
Georgia[17]
Germany[16]
Greece[18]
Hungary[19]
Israel[14]
Italy[8]
Japan[20]
Latvia[19]
Lithuania[21]
Mexico[22]
Moldova[15]
Netherlands[21]
Norway[19]
Poland[9]
Portugal[10]
Russia[9]
Spain[16]
Sweden[23]
Switzerland[24]
Turkey[11]
Ukraine[8]
United States[8]
Uzbekistan[11]
See also
- List of medalists at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit (1994–2003)
- List of medalists at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit (2004–2013)
- List of medalists at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit (2014–2023)
- List of medalists at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit (2024–2033)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup