Sofia Raffaeli’s ball routine in rhythmic gymnastics highlights seamless spins, poised balances, and daring tosses that helped earn her World Cup gold in Portimão, Portugal, in 2025. Her dynamic style embodies her nickname, the “Atomic Ant,” capturing the contrast between her compact build and explosive power. As a trailblazer for Italy, Raffaeli became the nation’s first rhythmic gymnast to win individual world, European, and Olympic medals, including a historic all-around bronze at the Paris 2