Elyane Boal (born 26 April 1998) is a Cape Verdean former individual rhythmic gymnast.
| Elyane Boal | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  Cape Verde |
| Born | 26 April 1998 |
| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics |
| Level | Senior International Elite |
| Years on national team | 2015 |
Biography
editBoal began training when she was six after her grandmother brought her to a gym. Boal was initially scared of the training, but after watching practices, she began to like the sport.[1]
She intended to compete at the 2014 World Championships, but she had to withdraw due to a knee injury that occurred in training.[1] Instead, she debuted at the 2015 World Championships and placed 111th there.[2] For the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Cape Verde was given a tripartite spot in rhythmic gymnastics.[3] Boal was selected to compete at the Olympics, where she placed 26th in the qualifying round and did not advance to the final.[4] She was the only black woman competing in the event. Boal said that she was "surprised and moved" by the enthusiastic response she received from the audience, as she knew that she would not place high.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "In first Worlds appearance, Elyane Boal (CPV) presents the new generation of Rhythmic gymnasts from Cape Verde". International Gymnastics Federation. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Stuttgart 2015 Result Book" (PDF). International Gymnastics Federation. 13 September 2015.
- ^ "List of the Rhythmic Gymnastics 2016 Olympic Qualifiers". International Gymnastics Federation. April 2016. Archived from the original on 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Results Book Rio 2016 Gymnastics Rhythmic". library.olympic.org. 21 August 2016.
- ^ Aleixo, Fábio (19 August 2016). "Ginasta amadora levanta público no Rio: 'Não vim competir. Vim ser feliz'" [Amateur gymnast excites the crowd in Rio: 'I didn't come to compete. I came to be happy']. olimpiadas.uol.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-03-09.