Monica Goermann
Monica Goermann (born September 1, 1964) is a Canadian former gymnast. She is also the owner, artistic director, and choreographer of Monica's Danz Gym.[1] She was named to the 1980 Canadian Olympic team, however the team did not compete due to Canada's decision to boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.[2][3]
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| Born | 1 September 1964 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Goermann was born on September 1, 1964, in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she attended Dakota Collegiate.[4] Her parents Elfriede and Wolfgang Goermann, were gymnastics coaches who in 1997 founded the Winnipeg Gymnastics Center.[5]
Career
From 1977 to 1983 Monica was a member of the Canadian National Gymnastics Team and competed all over the world, from Japan to Russia. Her signature grace & artistic flair was widely known; Monica is a five-time medalist at the Pan American Games. Goermann won the all around title at the Pan American Games in 1979.[6] In 1991, Goermann was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.[7]
Monica's Danz Gym was established in 1993 after her successful career as a coach and choreographer for the Guatemalan National Team.
Personal life
Goermann has a daughter who is also a competitive gymnast.[7]
References
- ^ "Monica Goermann". Monica’s Danz Gym website. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Bouncing back Winnipeg gymnast Monica Goermann didn't let 1980 Olympics boycott deter her life and career". Winnipeg Free Press. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Monica Goermann Olympic profile". Olympic website. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Retired Women: Monica Goermann". Gym.ca. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ Morrison, Deborah (12 January 2009). "Dreams derailed". Canada's History. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ Turner, Amanda (13 July 2015). "Black, Mikulak Triumph in Toronto". International Gymnast Magazine. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ a b Chan, Cindy (13 May 2014). "It runs in the family". Canstar Community News. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
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