26th September 2006 - Longines and the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships

The blend of elegance, grace and movement, rhythmic gymnastics recovered its incarnation. Olympic & World Champion, Longines Ambassadress of Elegance Alina Kabaeva became the silver medalist at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships staged in Moscow. “Rhythmic gymnastics has undergone significant changes since I came back; it is extremely important for me now to show favorable results.”, - says Alina Kabaeva. A demanding sport, gymnastics demands both mental and physical stamina along with exceptional endurance and precision – a challenge that a watch manufacturer like Longines instinctively understands and appreciates. What’s more, the company’s “Elegance is an attitude” catchline goes hand in hand with its involvement in gymnastics, a sport superbly represented by Alina Kabaeva.