Bar Shapochnikov (Hebrew: שפוצ'ניקוב בר, born June 12, 1999, in Israel) is an Israeli individual and group rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2020 European Group All-around champion.

Bar Shapochnikov
Nickname(s)Shapo
Country represented Israel
Born (1999-06-12) June 12, 1999 (age 25)
Israel
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior international elite
Years on national team2017-present
Head coach(es)Ira Vigdorchik[1]
Assistant coach(es)Rahel Vigdorchik
ChoreographerRahel Vigdorchik
Medal record
Representing  Israel
Rhythmic gymnastics
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2020 Kyiv Group All-around
Silver medal – second place 2020 Kyiv Team
Silver medal – second place 2020 Kyiv 5 Balls

Career

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Senior

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In 2017, she became senior and joined Israeli senior group. She made her World Championship debut at the 2018 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she placed 15th in Group All-around. Her second World Championships participation was in 2019 in Baku, where she and her teammates placed 6th in Group All-around, 4th in 5 Balls final and 6th in 3 Hoops + 4 Clubs. In November 2020, they won gold medal at the 2020 European Championships in Group All-around and silver in Team competition.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Bar Shapochnikov/Coach". International Gymnastics Federation.
  2. ^ "Israeli team takes home gold at rhythmic gymnastics European Championships". 28 November 2020.
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