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Germany’s all-around world champion Darja Varfolomeev added Olympic gold to her rhythmic gymnastics collection on Friday with a stunning display. It is Germany’s first Olympic gold in the sport and their 11th at the Paris Games, one more than Team D had gathered at Tokyo 2020. The 17-year-old led after the first rotation with the hoop, notching 36.300 points. She then received the highest marks from the judges for her work with the ball, garnering 36.500 and for the clubs, recording 36.350. Victory after the ribbons became a mere formality and although she only placed second on the fourth and …

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