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competition in

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by the Royal Spanish Federation of Gymnastics and today, since 2010, it is called the Spanish Championship of Individuals, Clubs and Autonomies. It is currently held in June and alongside the Spanish Men’s Individual Championship.

History

The first two editions took place at the same time as the Spanish Group Championship and mid-year, going from 1977 to 1985 they were held independently and in December. The first edition took place at the Moscardó Gymnasium in

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at the end of April 1975. Since 1986 it's held mid-year, usually in June. In this first national event was proclaimed champion Begoña Blasco, while María Jesús Alegre and África Blesa shared the second place. María Jesús Alegre would be the champion in the next two editions.

Carolina Rodríguez Carolina Rodríguez Ballesteros (born 24 May 1986 in León) is a retired Spanish rhythmic gymnast. She is a veteran of the sport who started her senior career in the early 2000s. She competed in three Olympic cycles: at the 2004 Athens where ...

is the most decorated gymnast in all categories, with 12 titles (1 in newbies, 1 in children, 1 in 1st category and 9 in honour). She is also the gymnast who has been the most times champion of Spain in the general competition of the honour category, with 9 titles.

List of champions

Most successful gymnasts

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Polina Berezina Polina Berezina Ksenofontova (born December 5, 1997) is a Russian-born Spanish individual rhythmic gymnast. She is a five-time (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022) all-around champion at the Spanish Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships. Personal life S ...

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References

Rhythmic gymnastics national championships Gymnastics competitions in Spain National championships in Spain

History

Categories

List of champions

Most successful gymnasts

References