Monica Goermann
Monica Goermann (born September 1, 1964) is a Canadian former gymnast. She is also the owner, artistic director, and choreographer of Monica's Danz Gym. She was named to the 1980 Canadian Olympic team, however the team did not compete due to Canada's decision to boycott the Olympics in Moscow. Personal life. Goermann was born on September 1, 1964, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she attended Dakota Collegiate. Her parents Elfriede and Wolfgang Goermann were gymnastics coaches who founded the Winnipeg Gymnastics Center in 1997. Goermann has a daughter who is also a competitive gymnast. Career. From 1977  to 1983 Monica was a member of the Canadian National Gymnastics Team and competed all over the world, from Japan to Russia. Her signature grace & artistic flair was widely known; Monica is a five-time medalist at the Pan American Games. Goermann won the all around title at the Pan American Games in 1979. In 1991, Goermann was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Monica's Danz Gym was established in 1993 after her successful career as a coach and choreographer for the Guatemalan National Team.