Monica Rokhman

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Monica Rokhman
Country representedFlag of the United States.svg United States
Born (1997-05-27) May 27, 1997 (age 26)
Northbrook, Illinois
Discipline Rhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
ClubNorth Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics
Retired2016
Medal record
Group rhythmic gymnastics
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Toronto 6 clubs + 2 hoops
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Toronto Group All-around
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Toronto 5 ribbons

Monica Rokhman (born May 27, 1997) is an American group rhythmic gymnast.

Rokhman was raised in San Diego, California, [1] and represents the United States at international competitions. She competed at the 2013, 2014 and 2015 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. [2] At the 2015 World Championships, the American team finished in 13th place with 32.299 points, ahead of Brazil and the highest among all non-Asian and non-European countries, and qualified to the 2016 Summer Olympics. [3]

She was born in Northbrook, Illinois, to Dmitry and Sveltana Rokhman, [4] Russian Jews [5] [6] who immigrated to the United States. She performs together with Jennifer Rokhman, her twin sister. [7] In 2010, the two sisters moved back to Illinois to train for the national rhythmic gymnastics team. [8] She was a member of the American team at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. [4]

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References

  1. MonicaRokhman Archived October 6, 2016, at the Wayback Machine . NBC
  2. "34th RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Stuttgart (GER) - Entry List by NOC - As of SUN 6 SEP 2015". LonginesTiming.com. September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016. ROKHMAN Monica
  3. Local rhythmic gymnasts practice 7 hours daily to prepare for Olympics. Chicago Tribune
  4. 1 2 Monica Rokhman. Team USA
  5. Russian-Jewish family delivers local Olympic pride
  6. 2016 Olympics: 7 Jewish American Olympians to watch in Rio. JTA
  7. "Rokhman twins, rhythmic gymnastics team eye '16 Olympics". The Northbrook Tower. September 3, 2014.
  8. Tribe members at Rio games