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Russia take Group gold

Russia won their fourth consecutive Olympic gold in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Group All-Around competition after two stunning performances in the final at Wembley Arena today.

Russia celebrates gold in Group All-Around Rythmic Gymnastics

Gold medallists Anastasia Bliznyuk, Uliana Donskova, Ksenia Dudkina, Karolina Sevastyanova, Anastasia Nazarenko and Alina Makarenko of Russia celebrate during the medal ceremony for the Group All-Around Rhythmic Gymnastics on Day 16.

The final piece of Gymnastics action at London 2012 did not disappoint, with Russia scoring 28.700 in their five balls routine.

Then 28.300 with the ribbons and hoops earned them a total of 57.000 to retain their title.

Belarus scored 55.500 to win silver ahead of Italy, who racked up 55.450 for bronze.