Angélica Kvieczynski
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Angélica Cristine Kvieczynski, better known as Angélica Kvieczynski (born September 1, 1991), is an individual Brazil
ian rhythmic gymnast
. She competed in the 2007 Pan American Games
, won a silver medal and three bronze medal in the 2011 Pan American Games
, won six gold medals in the 2010 South American Games
and won the Prêmio Brasil Olímpico
once.
, of Polish descent. She participated in the 2007 Pan American Games
, held in Rio de Janeiro
, Brazil, her best position there being the fifth place in the bow modality. Angélica Kvieczynski won gold medals in the 2010 South American Games
, held in Medellín
, Colombia
, in the rhythmic team competition, as well as in the all-around, hoop, rope, clubs and ribbon modalities. She won the Prêmio Brasil Olímpico
for best rhythmic gymnast in 2010. Angélica Kvieczinski won a silver medal and three bronze medals in the 2011 Pan American Games
, held in Guadalajara
, the first bronze medal was won on October 15, 2011 in the all-around
modality, the second one on October 17, 2011, in the ball
modality, and the last one in the hoop
modality, again held on October 17. The silver medal was won in the club
modality on October 17.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian rhythmic gymnast
Rhythmic gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which individuals or teams of competitors manipulate one or two pieces of apparatus: rope, clubs, hoop, ball, ribbon and Free . An individual athlete only manipulates 1 apparatus at a time...
. She competed in the 2007 Pan American Games
2007 Pan American Games
The 2007 Pan American Games, officially known as the XV Pan American Games, were a major continental multi-sport event that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 13 to July 29, 2007. A total of 5,633 athletes from 42 National Olympic Committees competed in 332 events in 34 sports and in...
, won a silver medal and three bronze medal in the 2011 Pan American Games
2011 Pan American Games
The 2011 Pan American Games, officially the XVI Pan American Games, was an international multi-sport event that was held from October 14–30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Some events were held in the nearby cities of Ciudad Guzmán, Puerto Vallarta, Lagos de Moreno and Tapalpa...
, won six gold medals in the 2010 South American Games
2010 South American Games
The IX South American Games was a multi-sport event held between 19–30 March 2010 in Medellín, Colombia...
and won the Prêmio Brasil Olímpico
Prêmio Brasil Olímpico
Prêmio Brasil Olímpico is the name given to the highest recognition that a Brazilian athlete can receive nationally.-History and configuration:...
once.
Biography
Angélica Kvieczynski was born in ToledoToledo, Paraná
The city of Toledo is located in the Western region of Paraná state, a state located in the south of Brazil.The city is bordered by the following towns/cities:* North: Maripá e Nova Santa Rosa;* South: Santa Tereza do Oeste e São Pedro do Iguaçu;...
, of Polish descent. She participated in the 2007 Pan American Games
2007 Pan American Games
The 2007 Pan American Games, officially known as the XV Pan American Games, were a major continental multi-sport event that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 13 to July 29, 2007. A total of 5,633 athletes from 42 National Olympic Committees competed in 332 events in 34 sports and in...
, held in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil, her best position there being the fifth place in the bow modality. Angélica Kvieczynski won gold medals in the 2010 South American Games
2010 South American Games
The IX South American Games was a multi-sport event held between 19–30 March 2010 in Medellín, Colombia...
, held in Medellín
Medellín
Medellín , officially the Municipio de Medellín or Municipality of Medellín, is the second largest city in Colombia. It is in the Aburrá Valley, one of the more northerly of the Andes in South America. It has a population of 2.3 million...
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, in the rhythmic team competition, as well as in the all-around, hoop, rope, clubs and ribbon modalities. She won the Prêmio Brasil Olímpico
Prêmio Brasil Olímpico
Prêmio Brasil Olímpico is the name given to the highest recognition that a Brazilian athlete can receive nationally.-History and configuration:...
for best rhythmic gymnast in 2010. Angélica Kvieczinski won a silver medal and three bronze medals in the 2011 Pan American Games
2011 Pan American Games
The 2011 Pan American Games, officially the XVI Pan American Games, was an international multi-sport event that was held from October 14–30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Some events were held in the nearby cities of Ciudad Guzmán, Puerto Vallarta, Lagos de Moreno and Tapalpa...
, held in Guadalajara
Guadalajara
Guadalajara may refer to:In Mexico:*Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico**Guadalajara Metropolitan Area*University of Guadalajara, a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco...
, the first bronze medal was won on October 15, 2011 in the all-around
Gymnastics at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's rhythmic individual all-around
The individual All-Around competition of the rhythmic gymnastics events at the 2011 Pan American Games will be held on October 15 at the Nissan Gymnastics Stadium. The draw for the competition took place on August 1, 2011 in Guadalajara...
modality, the second one on October 17, 2011, in the ball
Gymnastics at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's rhythmic individual ball
The rhythmic individual ball competition of the rhythmic gymnastics events at the 2011 Pan American Games will be held on October 17 at the Nissan Gymnastics Stadium. The draw for the competition took place on August 1, 2011 in Guadalajara. This event was not contested at the last Pan American...
modality, and the last one in the hoop
Gymnastics at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's rhythmic individual hoop
The rhythmic individual hoop competition of the rhythmic gymnastics events at the 2011 Pan American Games will be held on October 17 at the Nissan Gymnastics Stadium. The draw for the competition took place on August 1, 2011 in Guadalajara...
modality, again held on October 17. The silver medal was won in the club
Gymnastics at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's rhythmic individual club
The rhythmic individual club competition of the rhythmic gymnastics events at the 2011 Pan American Games will be held on October 18 at the Nissan Gymnastics Stadium. The draw for the competition took place on August 1, 2011 in Guadalajara...
modality on October 17.