Dologopiat Falls Short at European Championships

Disappointment for Top Gymnast

Artyom Dolgopyat, Israel’s leading gymnast, experienced a setback during the floor exercise final at the European Championships held in Leipzig on May 30, 2025. After a promising qualification round, where he secured a place in the final with a score of 14.400, Dolgopyat failed to deliver a solid performance, resulting in a disappointing score of 12.633. Consequently, he finished in seventh place and did not medal.

Medalists of the Event

The competition saw British gymnast Luke Whitehouse claim the gold medal with an impressive score of 14.500 points. Following him, Harry Power from the UK secured silver with 14.366 points, while Italian gymnast Lorenzo Casali took bronze with a score of 13.966 points.

Dolgopyat’s Impressive Track Record

At 27 years old, Dolgopyat is regarded as start of the best in the world on the floor exercise. His accolades include an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games and a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, in addition to multiple medals at World and European Championships. Just recently, he returned from complex foot surgery that had impacted his performance.

Dolgopyat had previously achieved remarkable success at the European Championships, winning gold medals in 2020 and 2022 and earning five silver medals across various years. He also won a bronze medal in the vault exercise at the 2020 Olympics, although he did not compete in the vault final this time around.

Conclusion

Despite his recent achievements, this event serves as a reminder that even the most elite athletes can encounter challenges. Dolgopyat will likely regroup and prepare for future competitions as he continues to be a key figure in Israeli gymnastics