Farah Boufadene | |
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Full name | Farah Boufadene |
Nickname(s) | Faramineuse, Farounette |
Country represented | ![]() |
Former countries represented | ![]() |
Born | 11 March 1999 |
Hometown | Saint-Étienne, France |
Height | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) [1] |
Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) [1] |
Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics |
Level | Senior international elite |
Years on national team | 2015–present |
Club | Avoine Beaumont Gymnastique |
Head coach(es) | Gina Chirlicenco |
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