"...emotional appeal, beauty, charm as well as grace and harmony of movement."
Country
International
Presented by
Longines International Gymnastics Federation
First awarded
1997
Currently held by
Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos Sam Mikulak Laura Zeng
The Longines Prize for Elegance is an award given by Longines to a male and female currently at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. The winners receive a trophy, a cheque, and a Longines watch.[1] The prize has been awarded since 1997 and is aimed at honoring the most elegant and charismatic gymnasts. The criteria used by the jury is based on grace, harmonious movement, and emotion during the performances.[2]
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^"Artistic World Championships Nanning (Nanning, China)". Longines. Longines Watch Co. Francillon Ltd. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
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