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 Olympics in Moscow. [2] [3]
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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 founded the Winnipeg Gymnastics Center in 1997. [5]
Goermann has a daughter who is also a competitive gymnast. [6]
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. [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 Team.
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