Monica Goermann (born September 1, 1964) is a Canadian former gymnast and gymnastics coach. She is also the owner, artistic director, and choreographer of Monica's Danz Gym.[1] She was named to the 1980 Canadian Olympic team, although the team did not compete due to Canada's decision to boycott the 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
Gold medal – first place1978 EdmontonTeam
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1979 San JuanAll-Around
Gold medal – first place1979 San JuanTeam
Gold medal – first place1979 San JuanUneven Bars
Silver medal – second place1979 San JuanFloor Exercise
Bronze medal – third place1979 San JuanBalance Beam

Personal 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 went on to found the Winnipeg Gymnastics Center in 1997.[5]

Goermann has a daughter who is also a competitive gymnast.[6]

Career

Goermann was a member of the Canadian National Gymnastics Team from 1977 to 1983, and competed all over the world, including Japan and Russia. Her signature grace and artistic flair were widely known at the time. She became a five-time medalist at the Pan American Games during this period. Goermann also won the all around title at the Pan American Games in 1979.[7] In 1991, Goermann was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.[6]

Monica's Danz Gym was established in 1993 after her successful career as a coach and choreographer for the Guatemalan National Gymnastics Team.

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. 1 2 Chan, Cindy (13 May 2014). "It runs in the family". Canstar Community News. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  7. ↑ Turner, Amanda (13 July 2015). "Black, Mikulak Triumph in Toronto". International Gymnast Magazine. Retrieved 19 June 2016.


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