Russia is known for its quick tempo and intricate, crowd-pleasing routines in rhythmic gymnastics. Confidence radiates when the Russian women take the floor.
And there's a reason.
Russia has won the team gold in four consecutive Olympics — in Sydney, in Athens, in Beijing and in London — and now want to make it five straight in Rio. If the team can compete.
For individual all-around, Russian gymnasts have won eight of the 15 medals in the last five Olympic games, including four golds.
Yevgeniya Kanaeva, the gold medalist in Beijing and in London, retired after the 2012 Games.