Jessica Weintraub (born 20 March 2007) is an Australian Olympic rhythmic gymnast.[1] She represents Australia in international competitions. She competed for Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women's rhythmic group all-around at the Adidas Arena on 9-10 August.
| Jessica Weintraub | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  Australia |
| Born | 20 March 2007 St Kilda East, Victoria, Australia |
| Hometown | Melbourne, Australia |
| Residence | Brisbane |
| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics |
| Level | International Elite |
| Club | Aspire Gymnastics Academy |
| Head coach(es) | Iuliia Iakovleva and Tania Belan |
Early life
editWeintraub was born in East St Kilda, Australia, and is Jewish.[1][2] She and her family relocated from Melbourne to Brisbane, Australia, when she was 14.[3] She attends Brisbane State High School.[4]
Rhythmic gymnastics career
editWeintraub trained at Prahran Rhythmic Gymnastics when she was a junior.[5] Her family relocated so that Weintraub could join Aspire Gymnastics Academy to pursue her career in rhythmic gymnastics. At first she was focused in being successful as an individual gymnast, winning medals at nationals.[3] Weintraub is coached by Iuliia Iakovleva and Tania Belan.[4]
2023
editWeintraub began competing with the Aspire Gymnastics Academy rhythmic gymnastics group in 2023.[6] The group placed fifth in the all-around at the 2023 Tashkent World Cup.[7] Additionally, they finished seventh in the 5 hoops final and sixth in the 3 ribbons + 2 balls final.[8] They won a silver medal in the group all-around at the Australian Championships. The Aspire group was not selected for the 2023 World Championships, and their appeal to the National Sports Tribunal was dismissed.[9]
2024–present
editWeintraub and the Aspire group won a silver medal and two bronze medals at the 2024 Aphrodite Cup.[10] In May they won two golds and one silver at the Sofia International Tournament, getting the chance to compete at the continental championships.[11]
The Oceanian Championships were held in Budapest along the European ones. There Weintraub, Phoebe Learmont, Liidia Iakovleva, Emmanouela Frroku and Saskia Broedelet won gold in the All-Around, thus earning the chance to represent Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[12]
2024 Paris Olympics
editWeintraub will compete for Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women's rhythmic group all-around at the Adidas Arena on 9-10 August, at 17 years of age.[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "WEINTRAUB Jessica – FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Jewish rhythmic gymnast’s pride in fulfilling her Olympic dream," The Jewish Independent.
- ^ a b "Jessica's journey north reaps rewards". gymnastics.org.au.
- ^ a b "Jessica Weintraub," Olympics.com.au.
- ^ "Meet the Australian Gymnasts Heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics," Gymnastics Direct.
- ^ "Announcing the upcoming International Rhythmic Gymnastics teams". Gymnastics Australia. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Tashkent (UZB) Results Group All-Around" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Tashkent (UZB) Results Group Event Finals" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Aspire Senior Rhythmic Gymnastics Group v Gymnastics Australia" (PDF). National Sports Tribunal. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Podiums in Athens for Rhythmic gymnasts". Gymnastics New South Wales. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Emmanouela's electric rise | Gymnastics Australia". gymnastics.org.au. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Largest ever Australian Olympic Gymnastics Team named for Paris Olympics". Australian Olympic Committee. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "'I'm wrestling for the US but in my heart, I'm also wrestling for Israel'|, Ynet.