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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We discuss the finalists of the All-Around Final (places 18-10) 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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Can AI be used in rhythmic's judging? We talk about it, as well as the latest competition results, German Championships and a few gymnasts that caught our eye. Check them out and enjoy beautiful routines:

Sophia Ho Ball 2025

Joe Ee Ng Hoop 2025

Joe Ee Ng Ball 2025

Karle Kimaya Ball 2025

Luna Henao Hoop 2025

Luna Henao Ball 2025

Luna Henao Clubs 2025

Luna Henao Ribbon 2025

Geovanna Santos Ball 2025

And, if you never heard it, this song is a must!

I'll make a man out of you (Mulan)

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In this episode we talk about the World University Games in Germany and the World Cup in Milan. Apart from that, we ramble on about school, the best music for your rhythmics routine and women's football (so normal football, not the men's one).

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After a longer break we are back with an episode about the European Championships in Tallinn, a retiring gymnast and body positivity. You can check out stuff we mentioned here:

Billie Eilish - Bad (Michael Jackson Cover live)

Sadly I didn't find a video of the Prince of Egypt routine by the Turkish Group - maybe check out a replay of the whole competition :)

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We discuss the new routines of some crowd favourites and analyse the overall themes of this seasons choreographies. Please forgive us our dive into language fun, we hope you enjoy that as well!

You can check out the routines we discuss here:

Taisiia Onofriichuk - Clubs 2025

Taisiia Onofriichuk - Ball 2025

Takhmina Ikromova - Clubs 2025

Takhmina Ikromova - Ball 2025

Takhmina Ikromova - Hoop 2025

Sofia Raffaeli - Hoop 2025

Sofia Raffaeli - Ball 2025

Sofia Raffaeli - Clubs 2025

Sofia Raffaeli - Ribbon 2025

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