| Nicole Gerdes | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  Germany |
| Born | 1976 Bremen, Germany |
| Spouse | Stephan Gerdes |
| Discipline | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Level | International Elite |
| Years on national team | 1993-1998 |
| Club | Blumenthaler TV / SV Werder Bremen |
| Retired | yes |
Nicole Gerdes (born 1976) is a retired German rhythmic gymnast. [1] She represented her country in international competitions.
Nicole took up the sport at Blumenthaler SV, at the 1993 German Gymnastics Championships in Bremen she was runner-up behind Magdalena Brzeska with rope and hoop disciplines, she got bronze in the All-Around, with clubs and ball. [2] In November she was 24th in the All-Around at the World Championships in Alicante. [3]
In 1994 she won the German national title with rope, also winning three silver medals with ribbon, clubs and hoops and the All-Around. [4] The following year, competing for SV Werder Bremen, she came second with ribbon and rope and again reached third place in the ball and club finals. [2]
In 1992 and 1993 she was Bremen's Sportswoman of the Year. After her retirement in 1998 she embarked on a coaching career at Blumenthaler TV. [5] She was also part of Blumenthaler's gymnastics and dance group, until they had to disband in 2023. She is now married and had a child in 2010. [6]
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