# Darja Varfolomeev wins third consecutive World Title > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rhythmic-gymnastics-world-championships-in-frankfurt > Updated: 2026-08-14T05:04:12.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 5. The 42nd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt, Germany, have concluded with Darja Varfolomeev securing her third consecutive all-around world title. Despite a “shaky start” with the hoop, where she scored 28.300 points, the 19-year-old German athlete recovered through strong performances in the ball, clubs, and ribbon apparatuses to finish with a total of 119.500 points. Varfolomeev’s clubs routine was particularly notable, earning a high score of 31.500. She finished 1.900 points ahead of Bulgaria’s Stiliana Nikolova to claim the championship, while Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli took the bronze medal. This victory marks Varfolomeev’s 12th career world championship gold medal. Other international participants included the Slovakian delegation. Individualist Tereza Šaranová, who had previously qualified for the A-group, finished 71st in the all-around qualification with a cumulative score of 65.450 points. Her highest individual apparatus score was 22.950 for clubs. The Slovakian team also included a five-member group consisting of Nina Cillingová, Natália Gašparová, Veronika Ivanová, Paula Šošková, and Timea Žiaková. ## Claims - Frederic Wandres stated that the horse groom is almost as important as the jockey, contributing at least 50 percent to the performance. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The German dressage team won gold at the World Championships in Aachen. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Frederic Wandres proposed to Lars Ligus during a vacation in South Tyrol in November. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lars Ligus is a Nations Cup rider and the groom for the horse Bluetooth. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Tereza Šaranová finishes 71st in rhythmic gymnastics World Championship qualification Slovak gymnast Tereza Šaranová placed 71st in the rhythmic gymnastics all-around qualification at the World Championships in Frankfurt, missing the final. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tereza-aranov-finishes-71st-in-rhythmic-gymnastics-world-championship-qualification ### 2026-08-13: Darja Varfolomeev wins rhythmic gymnastics all-around world title German gymnast Darja Varfolomeev won the rhythmic gymnastics all-around world title in Frankfurt, marking her third consecutive championship victory. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frederic-wandres-and-lars-ligus-celebrate-gold-and-engagement ### 2026-08-12: Gloriana Sánchez begins Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt Costa Rican gymnast Gloriana Sánchez Arguedas began competing in the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt, Germany, participating in hoop and ball qualifying rounds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gloriana-snchez-begins-rhythmic-gymnastics-world-championships-in-frankfurt ### 2026-08-11: Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships begin in Frankfurt The 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt have begun, featuring Darja Varfolomeev in the lead and offering key qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rhythmic-gymnastics-world-championships-to-be-held-in-frankfurt ### 2026-08-07: Tereza Šaranová leads Slovak rhythmic gymnastics team to World Championships in Frankfurt Slovakia’s rhythmic gymnastics team, led by Tereza Šaranová, will compete at the World Championships in Frankfurt (12‑16 Aug), with coaches, judges and a five‑member group joining her. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tereza-aranov-leads-slovak-rhythmic-gymnastics-team-to-world-championships-in-frankfurt --- Cite as: Darja Varfolomeev wins third consecutive World Title. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rhythmic-gymnastics-world-championships-in-frankfurt