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]

Monica Goermann
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (1964-09-01) 1 September 1964
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Medal record
Gymnastics
Commonwealth Games
1978 EdmontonTeam
Pan American Games
1979 San JuanAll-Around
1979 San JuanAll-Around
1979 San JuanAll-Around
1979 San JuanFloor Exercise
1979 San JuanBalance Beam

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
  1. "Monica Goermann". Monica’s Danz Gym website. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  2. "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.
  3. "Monica Goermann Olympic profile". Olympic website. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  4. "Retired Women: Monica Goermann". Gym.ca. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  5. Morrison, Deborah (12 January 2009). "Dreams derailed". Canada's History. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  6. Turner, Amanda (13 July 2015). "Black, Mikulak Triumph in Toronto". International Gymnast Magazine. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  7. Chan, Cindy (13 May 2014). "It runs in the family". Canstar Community News. Retrieved 19 June 2016.


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