2008 OLYMPICS
Rhythmic gymnasts go to the
mat with approach born in FSU
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| Brian Hendler |
| Irina Risenzon, a Ukrainian emigre to Israel, practices her routine in preparation for the rhythmic gymnastics competition at the Beijing Olympics. |
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By Dina Kraft
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Published: 07/08/2008
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Mostly immigrants from the former Soviet Union, members of the Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team are united by growing up in families versed in a more intense approach to sports.
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