In this episode, Sophia and Christine kick off the third season of their podcast, celebrating their 40th episode. They discuss the upcoming World Championships in Frankfurt, sharing travel tips and cultural insights about the city. The conversation takes a poignant turn as they remember Ulrich Fassbender, a renowned rhythmic gymnastics photographer who recently passed away. The hosts reflect on the impact of coaching changes in the sport and anticipate new routines and music choices for the upcoming season, emphasizing the ongoing evolution of rhythmic gymnastics. In this episode, Christine and Sophia reflect on the challenges of teacher training in Germany, the evolution of coaching relationships, and the excitement for upcoming competitions, including the Winter Olympics.

Instagram Account World Championships Frankfurt 2026 (there is no official page yet, but the Deutscher Turnerbund is posting all the info)

Papaoutai Afro Soul - Stromae

Arte documentary on health in gymnastics

Adam Rippon´s guide to figure skating jumps

Brigita Krasovec and Tara Dragas at Euskalgym

Competition Schedule 2026:

Miss Valentine 25.02.26 in Tartu, Estonia, followed by Tartu Grand Prix 28.02.

Gymnastik International Schmiden 14.-15. March 2026

Grand Prix Marbella 19.03.26

World Cup Sofia 28.03.26, followed by Sofia Cup in April

World Cup Tashkent 10.04.26

World Cup Baku 17.04. 26

World Challenge Cup Portimao 15.05.26

European Championships 27.05. - 31.05.26 in Varna (BUL)

World Challenge Cup Cluj Napoca 26.06.26

World Cup Milan 10.07.26

World Championships Frankfurt am Main12-16.08.26

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We discuss the group competition of the 2025 World Championships in Rio. Make sure to check out the replays on Eurovision Sport for free and relive some iconic routines with us.

Shout out goes to Anne Angermann and the South African Group, who gave us some insights to their Road to Rio.

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We discuss the finalists of the All-Around Final (places 9-1) of the 2025 World Championships in Rio. Make sure to check out the replays on Eurovision Sport for free and relive some iconic routines with us.

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