Laura Traets

Laura Traets (Bulgarian: Лаура Трайтс, born 13 December 1998) is a Bulgarian group rhythmic gymnast. She is a two-time (2018, 2019) World Group All-around bronze medalist, the 2017 World Group All-around silver medalist and the 2013 European Junior Group All-around bronze medalist.

Laura Traets
Full nameLaura Jean Pierre Traets
Country represented Bulgaria
Born (1998-12-13) 13 December 1998
Sofia, Bulgaria[1]
HometownSofia, Bulgaria
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight43 kg (95 lb)
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team2017
ClubLevski
GymRakovski
Head coach(es)Vesela Dimitrova
ChoreographerMargarita Budinova
Medal record
Group Rhythmic Gymnastics
Representing  Bulgaria
World Championships
2018 Sofia 5 Hoops
2017 Pesaro Group All-around
2019 Baku 5 Balls
2017 Pesaro 3 Balls + 2 Ropes
2018 Sofia Group All-around
2019 Baku Group All-around
European Games
2019 Minsk Group all-around
2019 Minsk 5 Balls
2019 Minsk 3 Hoops and 4 Clubs
European Championships
2018 Guadalajara 3 Balls + 2 Ropes
2018 Guadalajara Team
2018 Guadalajara Group All-around
Junior European Championships
2013 Vienna Group All-around

Career

She started rhythmic gymnastics at the age of four in Levski Triaditza Sports Club. In 2016 she became part of the new ensemble with Elena Bineva, Simona Dyankova, Madlen Radukanova and Teodora Aleksandrova.

In 2019, she and her teammates placed 3rd in Group All-Around Final at 2019 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan and secured an olympic spot[2] for Bulgaria at the 2020 Summer Olympics. They also won silver medal in 5 Balls Final behind Japan.

References
  1. "Laura Traets". FIG.
  2. "Madlen Radukanova". Olympic Channel.
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