Italy and Romania crowned European Team Champions

Drawing on the energy provided by the enthusiastic crowd in Antalya’s Gymnastics Hall, the 397 participants at the 2023 Aerobics Europeans gave the best of themselves. Two exciting days of qualifications culminated today in the crowning of the junior and senior Team Champions, and the Aerobic Step royalty.

With the top rankings per category determining the total team standing, Italy cruised to victory in the senior competition as they placed first in all but one category: Davide Nacci was the best in Individual Men, Lucrezia Rexhepi and Matteo Falera in Mixed Pairs while the Italian Trio and Group also claimed top honours. Add to that the second place in Aerobic Step, and Italy earned an almost perfect score to clinch the Team gold!

With two second place finished, for their Mixed Pair and the Aerobic Dance group, a third place for the Trio and fourth place for Leonard Manta, Romania secured the silver medal. Anastasiia Kurashvili’s first place in Individual Women and 5^th in Mixed Pairs propelled Ukraine to bronze.

The battle for the medals in the junior competition had the audience waiting in suspense. Romania and Finland went head-to-head, each claiming to top positions. Romania topped the Trio and Group qualifications while Sampo Nousiainen and the Mixed Pair excelled for Finland. In the end, the second place in Aerobic Dance gave Romania the edge, and thus the 2023 junior European title. A fantastic silver though for Finland who are showing the world their talent. More to come from them for sure. Spain beat Hungary for the bronze medal with several consistent performances.

In Aerobic Step, the 5 participating nations battled it out for the medals. Hungary and Italy both posted the highest artistry score, 8.750. So the title decision came to the best execution score. And it was a tight race: Hungary earned a 8.650 while Italy got 8.600. Hungary is the 2023 European Aerobic Step Champion! Silver for Italy with a scintillating Spain clinching the bronze.

 

Congratulations to the medallists!

Junior Team

GOLD Romania

SILVER Finland

BRONZE Spain

Senior Team

GOLD Italy

SILVER Romania

BRONZE Ukraine

Aerobic Step

GOLD Hungary 17.400

SILVER Italy 17.350

BRONZE Spain 17.050

Full results are published on the event website: 2023 European Championships in Aerobic Gymnastics - Antalya (TUR) | European Gymnastics

These Europeans conclude tomorrow with all remaining finals!