Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Former rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva (C) of Russia carries a torch during the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014. On the right is Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova and on the left is Russian pole vault great Yelena Isinbayeva.

Russia's Sesina wins Aeon Cup all-around title

Russia's Sesina wins Aeon Cup all-around title

ISE, Japan - Vera Sesina of Russia capitalized on a costly mistake by Olympic gold medalist Alina Kabaeva to win the all-around title at the Aeon Cup world club championships at Sun Arena in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Nov. 19.

Kabaeva adds 2 gold medals in rhythmic world c'ships

Kabaeva adds 2 gold medals in rhythmic world c'ships

OSAKA, Japan - The newly crowned queen of rhythmic gymnastics Alina Kabaeva of Russia adds a pair of gold medals to her haul at the world championships in Osaka on Oct. 3. Sixteen-year-old Kabaeva, winner of the all-around gold medal Oct. 2, won the ball event with a 9.966 in the individual apparatus finals and then came back with a 10 in the ribbon for her fourth gold medal of the championships at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium.

Kabaeva wins rhythmic gymnastics world crown

Kabaeva wins rhythmic gymnastics world crown

OSAKA, Japan - Alina Kabaeva of Russia posts her fifth perfect 10 of the championships in Osaka on Oct. 2 and walks away with the gold medal in the individual all-around title in the rhythmic gymnastics world championships. The championships are being held at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in the western Japan city.

Russia's Sesina wins Aeon Cup all-around title

Russia's Sesina wins Aeon Cup all-around title

ISE, Japan - Vera Sesina of Russia capitalized on a costly mistake by Olympic gold medalist Alina Kabaeva to win the all-around title at the Aeon Cup world club championships at Sun Arena in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Nov. 19. (Kyodo)

Kabaeva adds 2 gold medals in rhythmic world c'ships

Kabaeva adds 2 gold medals in rhythmic world c'ships

OSAKA, Japan - The newly crowned queen of rhythmic gymnastics Alina Kabaeva of Russia adds a pair of gold medals to her haul at the world championships in Osaka on Oct. 3. Sixteen-year-old Kabaeva, winner of the all-around gold medal Oct. 2, won the ball event with a 9.966 in the individual apparatus finals and then came back with a 10 in the ribbon for her fourth gold medal of the championships at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium.

Kabaeva wins rhythmic gymnastics world crown

Kabaeva wins rhythmic gymnastics world crown

OSAKA, Japan - Alina Kabaeva of Russia posts her fifth perfect 10 of the championships in Osaka on Oct. 2 and walks away with the gold medal in the individual all-around title in the rhythmic gymnastics world championships. The championships are being held at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in the western Japan city.