Monica Goermann (born September 1, 1964) is a

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former

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and gymnastics coach. She is also the owner, artistic director, and choreographer of Monica's Danz Gym. She was named to the

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Canadian Olympic team, although the team did not compete due to Canada's decision to boycott the Olympics in Moscow.

Personal life

Goermann was born on September 1, 1964, in

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, where she attended Dakota Collegiate. Her parents Elfriede and Wolfgang Goermann were gymnastics coaches who went on to found the Winnipeg Gymnastics Center in 1997. Goermann has a daughter who is also a competitive gymnast.

Career

Goermann was a member of the Canadian National Gymnastics Team from 1977 to 1983, and competed all over the world, including Japan and Russia. Her signature grace and artistic flair were widely known at the time. She became a five-time medalist at the Pan American Games during this period. Goermann also won the all around title at the Pan American Games in 1979. In 1991, Goermann was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Monica's Danz Gym was established in 1993 after her successful career as a coach and choreographer for the Guatemalan National Gymnastics Team.

References

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