Laura Waem

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Laura Waem
Full nameLaura Waem
Country representedFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Born (1997-08-05) 5 August 1997 (age 25)
Hometown Vrasene, Belgium
Discipline Women's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
ClubTopsportcentrum Ghent
Head coach(es)Yves Kieffer
Assistant coach(es)Majorie Huels
MusicFlamenco Nuevo by Chris Moss

Laura Waem (born 5 August 1997) is a Belgian artistic gymnast. [1] She competed at the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. [2] She and teammate, Gaelle Mys, qualified to the all-around final where she placed 21st with a score of 51.932, respectively. [3] She also competed on the Belgium women's artistic gymnastics team at the 2016 Olympic Games.

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References

  1. "Laura Waem". fig.lx2.sportcentric.com. April 13, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  2. "Report of the Women's Qualifications - Subdivisions 3 to 5" Archived 2013-10-04 at the Wayback Machine . antwerpgymnastics2013.com. October 2, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  3. 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships#Individual all-around 2