London 2012: Rhythmic gymnastics - in pictures

The view from the top of the hall Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

A competitor performs a circular routine Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

A multiple exposure of one of the competitors Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Another view of the action from the top of the hall Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Carolina Rodriguez from Spain leaps over her ribbon Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

A journalist looks on from the top of the hall Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

A cheerful Ulyana Trofimova from Uzbekistan waves to the crowd Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Graeme Robertson

Daria Dmitrieva from Russia Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Fans cheer Team GB's Francesca Jones after she finishes her routine Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Melitina Staniouta from Belarus during her floor routine Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Melitina Staniouta from Belarus sits on the floor during another part of her routine Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Smiles, make-up and colour add kitsch to the skills on show Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Spain's Carolina Rodriguez flies through the air Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

A competitor prepares for a grand finale Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

The view from the hall way of Ukraine's Ganna Rizatdinova is in action Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian