Goermann, Monica (1964–)
Goermann, Monica (1964–)
Canadian gymnast. Born Sept 1, 1964, in Winnipeg, Canada; dau. of Wolfgang and Elfriede Goermann (gymnastics judge).
At Commonwealth Games, won a team gold medal and silver medal for all-around (1978); at Canadian nationals, placed 1st all-around (1979) and 3rd all-around (1980); won the Pan American Games with 3 gold medals (1979).
See also film "Monica Goermann, Gymnast," National Film Board of Canada (1980).
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