Neta Rivkin
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Neta Rivkin is an Israeli Olympic rhythmic gymnast. She won silver medals in the individual hoop
competition and in clubs at the 2011 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
, and a bronze medal in the individual hoop final at the 2011 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships.
She competed on behalf of Israel at the 2008 Summer Olympics
in Beijing, China, coming in 14th. She was the youngest member of the Israeli Olympics delegation, having just turned 17 years of age.
In May 2011, she won a silver medal in the individual hoop
competition at the 2011 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
in Minsk
, Belarus. She also earned a silver medal in the clubs apparatus competition, behind Liubov Charkashyna
of Belarus.
In September 2011, at the age of 20, she won a bronze medal in the individual hoop final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Montpelier
, France. It was the first world rhythmic gymnastics medal won by an Israeli. She finished behind Russian Olympic champion Evgenia Kanaeva
, and Russian Daria Kondakova
. Rivkin said: "Words cannot describe what I'm feeling and my joy. I have a powerful desire to bring more achievements to our small and beautiful land."
Rivkin will compete on behalf of Israel at the 2012 Summer Olympics
, in London.
Hoop (rhythmic gymnastics)
A hoop is an apparatus in rhythmic gymnastics and may be made of plastic or wood, provided that it retains its shape during the routine. The interior diameter is from 51 to 90 cm, and the hoop must weigh a minimum of 300g...
competition and in clubs at the 2011 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
2011 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
The 27th Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships was held in Minsk, Belarus from 25 to 29 May 2011.- Medal winners :- Team :- Hoop :Final was held on Sunday, 29 May 2011 at 13:30 local time.- Ball :...
, and a bronze medal in the individual hoop final at the 2011 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships.
Biography
Rivkin is Jewish, and was born in Petach Tikvah, Israel. Her parents had immigrated to Israel from St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1991. She is coached by Ela Samofalov.Rhythmic gymnastics career
Asked in 2008 whether she had suffered a "missed childhood", she said: "It's true. I don't know what it's like to be a 'normal kid,' I've been a gymnast since I was six and I don't know anything else, but I don't think I'm missing out on anything. Not everyone qualifies for the Olympics."She competed on behalf of Israel at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Israel at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Israel competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. This was Israel's 14th participation in the Summer Olympics.43 Israeli athletes competed in Beijing, the largest Israeli delegation in Olympic history, the previous record having been 40 at Sydney 2000...
in Beijing, China, coming in 14th. She was the youngest member of the Israeli Olympics delegation, having just turned 17 years of age.
In May 2011, she won a silver medal in the individual hoop
Hoop (rhythmic gymnastics)
A hoop is an apparatus in rhythmic gymnastics and may be made of plastic or wood, provided that it retains its shape during the routine. The interior diameter is from 51 to 90 cm, and the hoop must weigh a minimum of 300g...
competition at the 2011 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
2011 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
The 27th Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships was held in Minsk, Belarus from 25 to 29 May 2011.- Medal winners :- Team :- Hoop :Final was held on Sunday, 29 May 2011 at 13:30 local time.- Ball :...
in Minsk
Minsk
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, Belarus. She also earned a silver medal in the clubs apparatus competition, behind Liubov Charkashyna
Liubov Charkashyna
Liubov Charkashyna in Minsk is a Belarusian individual Rhythmic Gymnast.Liubov made her international debut in 2003 and competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics....
of Belarus.
In September 2011, at the age of 20, she won a bronze medal in the individual hoop final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Montpelier
Montpelier
Montpelier or Montpellier is the name of several places:in Canada:* Montpellier, Quebec* Montpellier , a train station in Montreal, Canadain France:* Montpellier, a city in southern France** The University of Montpellierin Ireland:...
, France. It was the first world rhythmic gymnastics medal won by an Israeli. She finished behind Russian Olympic champion Evgenia Kanaeva
Evgenia Kanaeva
Yevgeniya Olegovna Kanayeva is a Russian rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2008 Olympic individual gold medalist and European Champion in the all around for Rhythmic Gymnastics....
, and Russian Daria Kondakova
Daria Kondakova
Daria Kondakova is a Russian rhythmic gymnast from Moscow, Russia.She obtained very good results in her first season , culminating in her all around silver medal at the Worlds Championships in Mie....
. Rivkin said: "Words cannot describe what I'm feeling and my joy. I have a powerful desire to bring more achievements to our small and beautiful land."
Rivkin will compete on behalf of Israel at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Israel at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Israel is scheduled to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom from July 27 to August 12, 2012.- Athletics:Israeli athletes who have so far achieved qualifying standards:*Achieved A standard:...
, in London.