Stefhany Beatriz Silva Popoatzki (born 14 October 2009) is a Brazilian rhythmic gymnast.[1] She represents her country in international competitions.

Stefhany Popoatzki
Full nameStefhany Beatriz Silva Popoatzki
Country represented Brazil
Born (2009-10-14) October 14, 2009 (age 15)
Cascavel
DisciplineRhythmic Gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team2024–
Head coach(es)Margarete Saffanauer
Medal record
Rhythmic gymnastics
Representing  Brazil
Junior Pan American Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala Team

Career

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In October 2018 Stefhany won gold in the All-Around and in free hands as well as silver with ball in a national tournament in São Bernardo do Campo.[2][3] In 2019 she became Parana champion in the pre-children championships and the Brazilian Championships, also winning gold in the South American Championships.[2]

Two years later she retained the Parana title, being champion also in 2020, topping the national and South American rankings too.[2] In September 2022 she represented Paraná at the Youth Games along Maria Eduarda Alexandre and Isadora Oliveira.[4] Later in the year she was called up for a training stage with the national team.[5]

In 2024 she competed at the Pan American Championships in Guatemala City, she competed with two apparatuses and won silver in teams, along Fernanda Alvaz, Gabriela Cunha and Sarah Mourão.[6][7][8][9] In July she won bronze in the All-Around and gold with ball at the Brazilian Junior Championships.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "POPOATZKI Stefhany - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  2. ^ a b c Cascavel, Viver. "Viver Cascavel | Ensaio | Stefhany Popoatzki". Viver Cascavel - O Roteiro da cidade (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  3. ^ "Torneio Nacional de Ginástica Rítmica define campeões em São Bernardo". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  4. ^ "Now it's rhythmic gymnastics' turn to shine at the 2022 Youth Games, in Aracaju 💙 Paraná's representatives are gymnasts Stefhany Popoatzki (Cascavel), Maria Eduarda Alexandre (Toledo) and Isadora Carnielli (Curitiba) ✨ Go, Paraná! 💚 We're with you, girls!". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  5. ^ "GR realiza Estágio de Treinamento para ginastas das categorias infantil e juvenil". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  6. ^ "Brasil mostra seus novos talentos no Campeonato Pan-Americano Juvenil de Ginástica Rítmica". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  7. ^ "Juvenis do Brasil sinalizam futuro promissor na GR". CBG - Confederação Brasileira de Ginástica (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  8. ^ "2024 Pan American Junior Teams" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  9. ^ "2024 Pan American Junior All-Around" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  10. ^ "2024 Brazilian Junior Championships" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-09-03.