Laura Waem | |
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Full name | Laura Waem |
Country represented | Belgium |
Born | 5 August 1997 |
Hometown | Vrasene, Belgium |
Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics |
Level | Senior International Elite |
Club | Topsportcentrum Ghent |
Head coach(es) | Yves Kieffer |
Assistant coach(es) | Majorie Huels |
Music | Flamenco Nuevo by Chris Moss |
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