Ana Paula Scheffer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ana Paula Scheffer
Full name	Ana Paula Scheffer
Country represented	Brazil
Born	(1989-08-18)August 18, 1989
Died	October 16, 2020(2020-10-16) (aged 31) Toledo, Paraná
Discipline	Rhythmic gymnastics
Level	Senior International Elite
Years on national team	2005-2011
Medal record Pan American Games Bronze 2007 Rio de Janeiro Hoop Pan American Championships Silver 2005 Rio de Janeiro Team Silver 2005 Rio de Janeiro Rope South American Games Gold 2010 Medellín Group all-around Silver 2006 Buenos Aires Team Silver 2006 Buenos Aires Rope Silver 2006 Buenos Aires Clubs Silver 2006 Buenos Aires Ribbon Silver 2010 Medellín 5 hoops Silver 2010 Medellín 3 ribbons + 2 ropes

Ana Paula Scheffer (born August 18, 1989 – died October 16, 2020) was a talented Brazilian rhythmic gymnast. She was known for her grace and skill in this beautiful sport. Rhythmic gymnastics combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation. Gymnasts perform routines with tools like a rope, hoop, ball, clubs, or ribbon.

Ana Paula's Gymnastics Journey

Ana Paula Scheffer proudly represented her country, Brazil, in many international competitions. She was part of the Brazilian national team from 2005 to 2011. This means she was one of the best gymnasts in Brazil during those years.

Competing on the World Stage

Ana Paula competed at several important events around the world. One of her biggest achievements was taking part in the 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. These championships bring together the top gymnasts from different countries. It is a very high level of competition.

Medals and Achievements

Ana Paula won many medals throughout her career. These medals show how hard she worked and how skilled she was.

Pan American Games Success

At the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ana Paula won a bronze medal in the hoop event. The Pan American Games are a major multi-sport event for athletes from the Americas.

Pan American Championships

She also earned silver medals at the 2005 Pan American Gymnastics Championships, also held in Rio de Janeiro. She won silver for her team's performance and another silver in the rope event.

South American Games Triumphs

Ana Paula had great success at the South American Games.

• In 2006, at the games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she won four silver medals. These were for the team event, rope, clubs, and ribbon.
• In 2010, at the games in Medellín, Colombia, she won a gold medal in the group all-around event. This means her team was the best overall. She also added two more silver medals for group routines with 5 hoops and 3 ribbons + 2 ropes.

A Sad Farewell

Sadly, Ana Paula Scheffer passed away on October 16, 2020, at her home in Toledo, Paraná. She was 31 years old. Her dedication and achievements in rhythmic gymnastics left a lasting mark.