Chrystalleni Trikomiti (born 30 November 1993) is a rhythmic gymnast from Cyprus.
Career
Trikomiti competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, where she won two gold medals, one silver medal, and two bronze medals. She narrowly missed the gold in the all-around performance when she dropped her ball. She had been tied with Naazmi Johnston (AUS) with 75.425 points, but the drop cost her the gold and she finished with the silver.[1] At the closing ceremony, Trikomiti was honored with the responsibility of carrying the Cyprus flag.
She finished 19th in qualifications at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]
Medals at Commonwealth Games 2010
Medal | Sport | Event | Date |
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Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual hoop | October 14 |
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Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual ball | October 14 |
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Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual all-around | October 13 |
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Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual rope | October 14 |
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Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual ribbon | October 14 |
Personal life
Chrystalleni graduated in law, but is currently working as a Head Coach at Andreas Tricomitis club. She has a sister Loukia (born 7 September 1990), who also did competitive rhythmic gymnastics.
Her mother Evangelia Trikomiti, an executive committee member at European Gymnastics, was banned from judging for four years in February 2025. She was sanctioned by GEF Disciplinary Commission for score manipulation of Vera Tugolukova at the 2024 European Championships.[3]
Notable trainees
- Anna Sokolova (CYP)
- Diamanto Evripidou (CYP)
- Vera Tugolukova (CYP)
References
- ^ Iacovidou, Maria (21 January 2011). "Split second timing". Cyprus Mail. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "London 2012 individual all-around women results".
- ^ "The GEF Disciplinary Commission sanctioned Ms. Evangelia Trikomiti and European Gymnastics for score manipulation in relation to the 2024 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships". 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.