World Champion Leads Qualifying
Times Wire Services
Russian world champion Alina Kabaeva twirled her way to the top in qualifying for the Olympic rhythmic gymnastics finals.
The defending European and world titlist scored 9.925 in both the ball and ribbon routines to make the 10-woman finals, scheduled for Sunday.
The United States does not have anyone in the rhythmic competition.
Team finals will be determined today.
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