Olga Kapranova of Russia waves on the awarding podium after winning the final of the individual All-Around at the Good Luck Beijing 2007 Rhythmic Gymnastics International Invitational Tournament held in Beijing£¬ China£¬ Dec. 7£¬ 2007. Kapranova claimed the title with 73.825 points. (Xinhua Photo)

BEIJING£¬ Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- As expected£¬ Russia£¬ the world and Olympic champions£¬ was competing in its own level to reach the top of podium at the rhythmic gymnastics Olympic trial here on Friday.

Russia scored a total of 35.075 points out twoapparatus -- five ropes£¬ three hoops and two clubs£¬ atop both of them in 17.500and 17.575 points apiece.

Italy£¬ the World Cup champions£¬ got improved upon thequalifications by 0.6 to make a second place of 34.600 points£¬ but still notenough to challenge the rhythmic powerhouse Russia.

The crowded spectators got something to celebrate the night as China took up the last place in podium with 34.050. China was ranked only fifth in preliminaries.