Veronika Vitenberg
Israeli rhythmic gymnast
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Veronika Vitenberg (Hebrew: ורוניקה ויטנברג; born 9 September 1988 in Grodno, Byelorussian SSR) is an Israeli rhythmic gymnast who competed in the 2008 Olympics.
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Veronika Vitenberg at the Olympic Village, Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Veronika Vitenberg |
Alternative names | ורוניקה ויטנברג, Вероника Витенберг |
| Nickname | Nika |
| Born | 9 September 1988 |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics |
Country represented |  Israel (2004-) |
Former countries represented |  Belarus |
Head coach | Ira Vigdorchik |
| Choreographer | Ayelet Zussman |
Veronika Vitenberg | |
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| Born | 9 September 1988 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Hair color | Light brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Website | www |
Career
Vitenberg started rhythmic gymnastics at age 6 in Belarus, after her schoolteacher encouraged her to enroll because of her high flexibility. At the age of 13, she immigrated to Israel.
Vitenberg competed for Israel at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and was a member of the rhythmic gymnastics team that placed 6th in the group final.[1]
Personal life
Vitenberg is Jewish.[2] She served in the Israel Defense Forces from 2007 to 2010 and received an "Athlete of Excellence" status, allowing her to continue training.
In 2009, she began to study for a B.A. degree in business management at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya.[3]
Competition results
- 2004 Israel Championships (2nd, individual)
- 2006 European Championships (6th, team)
- 2007 European Championships (4th, team)
- 2007 World Championships (6th, team)
- 2008 Olympic Games (6th, team)
- 2009 World Championships (5th, team)
