Spain reigns again in world rhythmic gymnastics. The Spanish team has been crowned world champion in group competition in Frankfurt after finishing ahead of Japan in a competition that returns the national team to the top of the podium 35 years after their last title, won in Athens in 1991.
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The Spanish group completed a flawless competition and ended up winning both events of the all-around contest. In the mixed routine, to the rhythm of mambo, Spain showed great coordination and precision in the risk elements to score 28.950 points. Then, in the five balls routine, they again delivered a clean and confident performance, valued at 28.500 points, to reach 57.450 points in the final standings.
Japan was the main rival for the title, but Spain managed to maintain the lead until the end and reclaim a world crown that had eluded them for decades. Since that gold won in Athens in 1991, the Spanish group had not been world champions again.
The team is led by captain Inés Bergua and Salma Solaun, both Olympians in Paris, along with Andrea Fernández, Marina Cortelles, Andrea Corral, and Lucía Muñoz. A combination of experience and youth that has brought Spain to one of the greatest successes in its recent history.
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The title also confirms the excellent moment of Spanish rhythmic gymnastics. The national group achieved a historic triple gold at the 2025 European Championships and repeated it in 2026. This was added to two world bronze medals in Rio last year, in the all-around contest and in the five ribbons final.
The victory in Frankfurt also has an Olympic reward. Spain secures the ticket for the Los Angeles 2028 Games and puts the finishing touch on a historic day. After 35 years of waiting, Spanish rhythmic gymnastics is world champion again.
